Feb 12 2009
Power Players: Without Automakers’ Fuel, Waxman Steers House Energy Committee in New Direction
Name: Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) Position: In a blow to the struggling auto industry that has financially supported Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) for years, the House Energy & Commerce Committee chairman was ousted this year, replaced by Waxman, who hasn’t received a penny from the industry. Waxman has vowed to re-direct the committee to focus on [...]
Jan 29 2009
Washington Lobbying Grew to $3.2 Billion Last Year, Despite Economy
Interest groups spent $17.4 million for every day Congress was in session. Lobbying growth for finance sector and auto industry is smaller in tough times.
WASHINGTON–While companies across the board were losing record amounts of money and laying off employees last year, at least one industry seemed to weather the recession: lobbying. Special interests paid Washington lobbyists [...]