This is a story that hit the media recently.  Facts presented by the publication,The Hill,  states unequivocally that 34 or more members of Congress have successfully employed lobbyists, presumably from firms on K st. at a figure thousands  of dollars less than they make as lobbyists. Examples are given, with facts figures and staff  positions. […]

An introduction to the sky rocketing costs of campaigning
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The members of Congress continue to slip millions of dollars worth of
so called ears to a budget law, hoping it will be noticed by only those
who are  the recipient.  A recent item by item study reveals just how
far we are from being free of this budget breaking habit.  Watch for it here.

A discussion of the inner workings of campaigns, for small or larger office, we find that raising and spending money is remarkably the same.  Only difference, those running for state or federal office now speak of how many millions of dollars they have raised.  Some have even spent up to 11 million just to get […]

Ethics practiced diligently could be the public relations life saver that lobbying as a profession desperately needs to
combat the media firestorm that has been accepted by an already panicked public opinion.
There are many sides to the practice of offering lobbying
services. To borrow a phase, LOBBYING HAS IT’S GOOD, IT’S BAD, AND IT’S UGLY.
We can’t all […]

IN RESPONSE TO THOSE WHO ARE PRESENTLY STUDYING
AND CONSIDERING
BEGINNING THEIR LOBBYING CAREER
These suggestions may benefit those who have studied the many texts and published material that has been available, including our book,  Everybody Lobbies.
The question we asked was  “ have you done your homework?”
If so, this series may be of help.   We would  like to […]

THE LOBBY CHANNEL […]

The Lobby Channel thanks those who took the time to respond to the plan of helping new lobbyists get the experienced foothold needed to succeed in lobbying.
The response far exceeded the expected and is much appreciated. It shows what should have been obvious and that is that there […]

                    ““““““ OUR COUNTRY HAS JUST OBSERVED CONSTITUTION DAY,
Constitutional amendment 1 - BILL OF RIGHTS
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise of, or abridging the right of free speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and […]