Color Code Ridge as Tardy
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Former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge recently filed a lobbying disclosure form on his work for the government of Albania -- nearly two years late.
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Congresspedia Review: This Week in Congress (June 13-20, 2008)
By Congresspedia assistant editor Avelino Maestas
Last week the House capitulated to President Bush on giving immunity for breaking privacy laws to the telecom companies, passed the Farm Bill (again), and Maryland elected its first black woman to Congress.
Same Old Dog and No New Tricks: Update on Messaging on Iran
We know from Scott McClellan, the former White House Spokesman, in his recent book, What Happened, that President Bush insists on discipline in messaging. Although the publics on both sides of the Atlantic have gotten to the point of heavily discounting what he says, the President's desire for control can give us a sense of the thrust of policy. This is certainly true with respect to Iran.
Jeff Gannon, National Press Club member
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"If you ever wondered what happened to Jeff Gannon, the former conservative reporter whose questionable White House credentialing and ties to several sex Web sites forced him out of a job," he's an active member of the National Press Club.
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Pakistan Taps PR Lobby Firm for Help
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The government of Pakistan awarded a one year, $900,000 contract to Locke Lord Strategies (LLS), a division of Locke, Lord Bissell & Liddell. LLS's responsibilities under the contract are to publicize "the country’s recent political, social and economic developments." It will communicate these changes through both earned media (favorable, free publicity gained through promotional efforts) and paid advertising.
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Rep. Anthony Weiner IS running for re-election
While speculation continues as to whether Rep. Anthony Weiner will rekindle his New York City mayoral campaign in 2009, for now he is focused on retaining his seat in Congress. In an e-mail to Congresspedia today, an aide confirmed Congressman Weiner "is petitioning to run for re-election to Congress." The Democrat has represented New York's 21st district since 1998.
Donna Edwards wins Special Election in Maryland's 4th District
Democrat Donna Edwards was elected to the House or Representatives Wednesday in a special election for Maryland's 4th congressional district. She will fill the remaining term for former Rep. Al Wynn, who resigned at the end of May.
How Not to Win Friends and Influence People
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"The U.S. military has long sought an agreement with Baghdad that gives American forces virtually unfettered freedom of action, casting into doubt the Bush administration's current claims that their demands are more limited," concludes the National Security Archive's analysis of recently declassified documents.
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"Bad Apple" Theory Rotting
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The Bush administration has long held that overly-aggressive interrogation methods used on detainees in Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo Bay were the work of a few "bad apples." Now, an investigation being conducted
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Maryland Special Election for U.S. House Seat Tuesday
Voters in Maryland's 4th congressional district are heading to the polls today in a special election to choose their representative to the U.S. House. The seat is open because former Rep. Al Wynn resigned at the end of May following his loss in February's primary election. Maryland's governor, Martin O'Malley (D), has called a special election to fill the remainder of Wynn's term.
Don't feel too bad for Wynn. When he left Congress last month he took advantage of a loophole in congressional ethics laws that bar exiting representatives from becoming lobbyists for one year. Wynn, following the example of others before him, has taken a job merely "advising" clients at the huge federal lobbying firm he has gone to work for, but will not directly "lobby" the federal government. It's nice work if you can get it.
More information on the candidates running for Wynn's seat after the jump.
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