like everyone outside the Washington D.C. elite, we were not sent an invitation to Grimm’s private cigar club meeting. We will note that Congressman Grimm is explicitly asking for $1,000 from industry-affiliated political action committees in exchange for his company tonight.
Today, John Barrasso met with representatives of the oil and gas industry who paid Barrasso money in exchange for the opportunity to talk with him about legislative issues. During his time in Washington D.C., Barrasso has taken almost half a million dollars from big oil companies.
Late last year, U.S. Representative Rob Bishop voted in favor of H.R. 2273, a law that prevents regulations to protect American communities from toxic pollutants contained in coal ash from being implemented. Three days from now, the coal industry is giving Rob Bishop his reward.
This year, secular Americans are holding an event that provides a counterpoint to the National Day of Prayer. On March 24 on the National Mall, the largest ever gathering of secular Americans will take place. They’re calling it the Reason Rally.
The REALTORS Political Action Committee, the Real Estate Investment Trusts PAC, the International Council of Shopping Centers, the National Multi Housing Council Mortgage Bankers Association PAC, and the Associated General Contractors PAC will each be bringing $2,500 to hand to Senator Corker.
There is a clear relationship between support for H.R. 2092 and financial contributions from the Indoor Tanning Association, but it isn’t a thorough and dominating relationship.
Tom Latham’s 2012 campaign may just be kicking off next week, but it’s already wandered a long way from Iowa.
Daniel Webster and Kristi Noem are taking money from lobbyists at a party held by BGR Holding even before they take the Oath of Office.
There are 22 lobbyists listed as hosts with special access to Susan Collins at her lobbyist birthday party. Other lobbyists and representatives of political action committees who aren’t listed at the level of hosts may also be in attendance.
Lobbyists arranged a party where Sander Levin was showered with money.
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