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Everyday Bribery

Former lobbyist Jack Abramoff was once convicted for his shady practices, but now has taken up the charge against the institutionalized bribery that surrounds Washington. ... read full article »

Touchdown, K Street!

November 2012 might be big news in politics, but it’s January that really matters for sports – especially college football. ... read full article »

Retiring Senator Could Make a Million as a Lobbyist

Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) announced his plans to retire last month, prompting many to speculate where the powerful conservative Democrat will head after his current term ends in 2013.... read full article »

Back to the Future

Congress banned corporate contributions to campaigns (try saying that five times fast) in 1904. ... read full article »

The Revolving Door Spins Faster

In the 1970s, about 3 percent of members of Congress became lobbyists. Between 1998 and 2004, it was closer to 50 percent. ... read full article »

So Just What Is the U.S. Chamber of Commerce?

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, an enormous lobbying group representing business interests, has recently been in the news thanks to Chinese hackers breaking into its computer system.... read full article »

‘Access Is Vital’

We’ve covered notorious former lobbyist Jack Abramoff’s rebranding as an anti-lobbying crusader before. However, more and more details emerge from his time in Washington that show just how complicated – and corrupt – even legal lobbying is.... read full article »

Revolving Door Watch: Larry Craig to Lobby for Mining Status Quo

Former Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho) is best known for an embarrassing 2007 arrest following an incident in a Minneapolis airport bathroom. However, the allure of making big bucks lobbying against safety reforms for coal miners has brought Craig back into... read full article »

Ethical Holiday Parties?

‘Tis the season for holiday bashes in Washington, which means it’s also the season to pay special attention to the bizarre rules for what can and can’t be served at a party hosted by lobbyists. ... read full article »

Revolving Door Watch: Mississippi Gov. Returns to Lobbying Roots

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour plans to leave office on Jan. 10 and return to BGR, the lobbying firm he founded in 1991. Barbour spent two terms in office and is an ideal example of the revolving door that takes politicians... read full article »

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