A most favored corporation: Enron prevailed in federal, state lobbying efforts 49 times

By M. Asif Ismail

WASHINGTON, January 6, 2003 — Enron Corp., which ran a formidable lobbying machine in Washington and state capitals, gained favorable treatm

Excerpts from this story referencing "J. Bennett Johnston":

"… ral legislators who lobbied for or represented the company include Senator J. Bennett Johnston (D-La.), who chaired the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, …"

"… consultants or lobbyists.IndividualPosition at EnronPosition in governmentJ. Bennett JohnstonConsultant/lobbyistFormerU.S. Senator. He chaired the Senate Committee on E …"

Advisors of influence: Nine members of the Defense Policy Board have ties to defense contractors

By André Verlöy and Daniel Politi

Data by Aron Pilhofer WASHINGTON, March 28, 2003 — Of the 30 members of the Defense Policy Board, the government-appointed group that advis

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"… & Associates is more often employed by energy companies; its founder, J. Bennett Johnston, is a former Democratic senator from Louisiana who chaired the Energy Comm …"

More than 2,000 spin through revolving door

By Elizabeth Brown

Nearly 250 former members of Congress and agency heads register to lobby

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"… agency or government office since registering as a lobbyist.For instance, J. Bennett Johnston, a Louisiana Democrat who once served as chairman of the Senate Committee …"