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Using Bon Jovi To Gather Corporate Campaign Contributions

Posted on March 28 2010 by Congress Watcher

Instead of meeting with constituents, Bob Latta and Duncan Hunter decided to stay in Washington D.C. to meet with lobbyists and PAC representatives at a Bon Jovi Concert tomorrow night.

Glenn Nye Meets Killer Robot Lobbying Firm Tonight

Posted on March 25 2010 by Congress Watcher

Arnold and Porter is lobbying on behalf of the AUVSI, to seek the elimination of legislative barriers to the international sale of killer robots. Will Congressman Glenn Nye and his aides be talking about that particular agenda with the lobbyists of Arnold and Porter tonight?

Mac Thornberry’s Oily Breakfast

Posted on March 23 2010 by Congress Watcher

In return for the admission price of one thousand dollars each, lobbyists, executives, and PAC trustees had the opportunity to persuade Congressman Thornberry and his aides of the worth of continued government subsidies to the corporations they’re aligned with.

Bill Owens and Lobbyists Meet for Money This Morning

Posted on March 18 2010 by Congress Watcher

This morning, Bill Owens is going to walk into the offices of lobbying firm Hogan and Harston. Inside, he’ll meet people waiting to hand him money.

Kelly Ayotte Backroom Meeting With Lobbyists Tonight

Posted on March 15 2010 by Congress Watcher

With her involvement in events like these, where great deals of money are passing between Washington D.C. insiders, Kelly Ayotte’s credibility as a candidate who would seriously confront “backroom deals” is gravely damaged.

John Shimkus Shrugs Off Constituents, Flies to Florida for Lobbyists

Posted on February 17 2010 by Congressional Aid

Last year, when Illinois congressman John Shimkus was invited by his constituents to a discussion on climate change, he didn’t show up. John Shimkus is, on the other hand, an attending guest of honor at a weekend-long bash thrown for him this Friday in Orlando, Florida. Shimkus represents neither the city of Orlando nor the [...]

Breakfast With A Bean

Posted on January 13 2010 by Congress Watcher

If you’re willing to pay Bean $500, you’re welcome to come on in to the breakfast this morning. Otherwise, you can leave a message with an intern at Melissa Bean’s office by calling(202) 225-3711.

Electronic Recycling Day For An Empty Congress

Posted on May 28 2009 by Congress Watcher

I guess that having an ewaste recycling day on Capitol Hill while all the decision makers are away is a step in the right direction, but it sure is an awfully small step.

Florida Politicians Shake a Possum

Posted on August 20 2006 by Congress Watcher

Every year down in Wausau, Florida, locals raise money by convincing gullible politicians that in order to win their elections, they have to come to their town and eat possum. They win extra points if they say that it doesn’t taste so bad.

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