Family trips

By Marina Walker Guevara

House rules on travel companions were skirted — then loosened

Excerpts from this story referencing "Congressional Institute":

"… tic senator from Iowa.Bringing the kidsJerry Climer, president of the Congressional Institute, which primarily funds Republican trips, sees a collegial value in familie …"

"… ted group waivers for travelers' families for four events organized by the Congressional Institute or its sister organization, the Public Governance Institute.Climer said he …"

Lobbyists tag along on civil rights tour

By Marina Walker Guevara

Alabama pilgrimage also provides chance to mingle with lawmakers

Excerpts from this story referencing "Congressional Institute":

"… ravel have found ways to restrict lobbying opportunities on trips.The Congressional Institute and its sister organization, the Public Governance Institute, have se …"

Unregistered advocates?

By Anupama Narayanswamy and Alex Knott

Influential groups sponsoring $20 million in travel not registered to lobby

Excerpts from this story referencing "Congressional Institute":

"… forms, including the Aspen Institute ($3.5 million) and the Congressional Institute ($830,000).Some unregistered organizations also have been criticized …"

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So much travel in so little time

By Robert Brodsky

Former DeLay staffer racked up $85,000 in travel in 26 months

Excerpts from this story referencing "Congressional Institute":

"… Courting influenceFive of Hirschmann's 18 trips were sponsored by the Congressional Institute, a nonprofit group that primarily funds travel for Republican lawmakers. T …"