California
A record $36 million was spent on lobbying the Legislature during the first half of 1985, and for many interest groups, it was a bargain.
Oct. 21, 1985
Money & Company
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Feb. 21, 2011
Politics
The White House Tuesday defended the Administration’s efforts to close the “revolving door” between high government posts and lucrative lobbying jobs, as controversy arose over the plans of two high-level aides to leave government for lobbying organizations.
Dec. 8, 1993
As prospects for the Supreme Court confirmation of Judge Robert H.
Oct. 4, 1987
Almost without letup, the phone calls pour into Ilisa Halpern’s headset as she sits in the office of Sen.
March 16, 1993
Forty years ago, California liquor lobbyist Artie Samish posed for a photograph with a ventriloquist’s dummy on his knee.
Aug. 26, 1993
Seeking to boost the Legislature’s sagging public image, top state lawmakers agreed Thursday on a landmark package of new ethical standards, including the first conflict-of-interest penalties for legislators.
April 6, 1990
World & Nation
There are many indicators of how Mexico is changing.
Aug. 8, 1999
Special interest groups report expenditures for the first half of 2004. Chamber of Commerce and AMA top the list, with $39 million.
Dec. 29, 2004
On Tuesday, the U.S.
March 21, 2014