Obama Versus K Street Obama's crusade to muzzle lobbyists and the special interests they represent may prove elusive. His agenda to dramatically expand the scope of government and increase federal spending has business booming on K Street. • Top 25 Lobbying Firms Of 2008 • Top 25 Lobbying Spenders Of 2008 • Q&A With White House Ethics Counsel
Obama Aiming To Lock Turnstile For LobbyistsNational Journal looks at 267 top Obama nominees and appointees and finds that at least 30 have been registered lobbyists at some point during the past five years.
Insiders Poll: Will Obama's Ethics Rules Matter?Insiders from both parties believe that the president's tougher rules won't curb the clout of special interests. • Who Will Gain? Who Will Lose?
Financial Lobbyists Face A Less Forgiving CapitalAfter years of often having their own way, advocates are bracing for bruising battles over their industry's future.
Foreign Influence Remains Hard To TrackBut online tools are in the works.
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