Based on recent events, some in K Street’s political intelligence industry fear that they may soon be required to register as lobbyists and disclose their clients. While ‘political intelligence’ operatives are in the business of information trading, they argue that the information they collect about Congress is public and available to everyone. The Washington Post [...]
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, along with other power players in Silicon Valley, recently formed FWD.us, a non-profit organization working to influence D.C. policy to ensure the United States remains competitive in the global economy.
The economy-versus-environment question illustrates how Americans’ priorities shift with financial trends and current events.
Failure to keep abreast of developing social media techniques will quickly leave government affairs executives behind as their ability to connect with potential advocates will lessen against the onslaught of social media messaging in many public policy debates.
During last week’s Supreme Court hearings on gay marriage, a number of brands, including Budweiser, Smirnoff and HBO, also seized the opportunity to speak out in support of marriage equality.
With a ‘massive trade deal’ on the horizon between the United States and the European Union (EU), a number of K Street lobbying firms are setting up shop in Brussels.
Obama’s campaign spinoff, Organizing for Action (OFA), has been a source of controversy based on its close ties to the White House.
Given that Democrats dominate the Senate and the White House, you may be surprised to learn that K Street is not a Democratic stronghold.
The Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act (ACMRA), which would make agency reports to Congress accessible to the public, is being reintroduced to the floor.
Many ex-members of the 112th Congress are having a tough time finding gigs at K Street lobby shops this year.
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