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Lobbyists
Soros Breaks Yearly Lobbying Record During First Three Quarters
Liberal billionaire George Soros has eclipsed a personal record amount on lobbying throughout the first three quarters of the year and has already spent $4 million more than he did throughout the entirety of last year—his previous yearly record—disclosure forms show.
AP Fact Check Confirms Dem Senator Ranked No. 1 in ‘Cash From Lobbyists’
The Associated Press confirmed a television advertisement released by the National Republican Senatorial Committee correctly pointed out Sen. Jon Tester (D., Mont.) “was No. 1 in Cash from Lobbyists in 2018.”
Menendez Campaign Chair Is a Lobbyist for Qatar
Sen. Bob Menendez’s (D., N.J.) campaign chairman works simultaneously as a lobbyist for the government of Qatar, raising concerns among some ethics experts about potential conflicts of interest.
George Soros Spent $10.37 Million Lobbying During Second Quarter
Liberal billionaire George Soros’s nonprofit spent more on lobbying during the second quarter of 2018 than he has in any previous quarter, disclosure forms show.
Warren Campaign Receives Thousands From Bain Executive, State Lobbyist
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.), who has positioned herself as a crusader against corporate interests, received thousands of dollars from corporations, according to her latest FEC filing.
Prominent U.S. Lobbyists Have Not Commented on Qatar Ties
After multiple people central to Qatar’s efforts to win influence in the United States severed ties with the Persian Gulf country this week, influential U.S. lobbyists with connections to Doha have not said whether they plan to follow suit.
Nevada Dem Candidate Slams Pharma Lobby Despite Taking Over $70,000 From Industry Groups
Former Democratic congressman Steven Horsford slammed the pharmaceutical lobby on Monday for “raking in record profits,” without mentioning he took over $70,000 in campaign contributions from the pharmaceutical industry while he was in office.
Kamala Harris Flip Flops on Receiving Corporate Donations
NY Dem Candidate Running Against Special Interests Receives Almost $130,000 From Powerful Lobbying Firm
Antonio Delgado, one of the leading Democratic candidates running in New York’s 19th congressional district, said that he will not be an ally to big corporations and special interests, but his campaign has received tens of thousands of dollars from the top lobbying firm in the United States.
