Federal and state candidates who attended the Jan. 6 demonstrations attract millions in donations but face mixed election results
While dozens of state and federal candidates who traveled to Washington, D.C. for demonstrations on the day of the the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol have achieved fundraising success, they face mixed outcomes in their states’ primaries.
Booz Allen disclosed lobbying on “antitrust policy” around proposed acquisition of EverWatch
Booz Allen, which announced plans in March to acquire EverWatch, lobbied Congress and the White House on antitrust policy in the months leading up to a Justice Department antitrust suit to block the acquisition.
FEC commissioners clash over use of campaign funds to pay for certain childcare expenses
FEC commissioners discussed whether Rep. Eric Swalwell can use campaign donor money to pay for childcare while campaigning or traveling in his official capacity.
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How Edelman is proposing the Saudis boost their image (POLITICO Influence) Political leaders, activists and academics are taking a closer look at Amazon because of its dominance. The company has responded by expanding its lobbying apparatus in Washington, spending $19.3 million on federal lobbying in 2021, compared with $2.2 million a decade earlier, according to OpenSecrets, which tracks influence in Washington.”
