Topic: Fred Wertheimer

This is a direct attack on the culture of Washington and in an extremely powerful way

Obama defends lobbyist hires Feb 03, 2009

Unlike the stock market, the cost of campaigns doesn't go up and down. It is a straight growth curve

More candidates spend at least $1 million Dec 15, 2008

For the first time, citizens will be able to get a full picture of how lobbyists and lobbying organizations use money in Washington, D.C., to gain access and influence in Congress

House passes ethics bill on 411-8 vote Jul 31, 2007

What these scandals are revolving around is a way of life that does not appear to be Hastert's way of life. That may be the principal reason why these scandal does not inure to him

Hastert's Speaker position appears safe Jan 17, 2006

This is one of the last places where you can put up a huge contribution to directly benefit the interests of the president of the United States

ABC, other companies spring for inaugural Jan 20, 2005