Washington lobbying giants cash in on health reform debate

By Joe Eaton, M.B. Pell and Aaron Mehta

While patients, taxpayers and lawmakers debate the impact of the health care reform law President Obama signed on Tuesday, one result of the

Excerpts from this story referencing "James Thurber":

"… $50,000 during the 2008 cycle, almost exclusively to Democratic candidates.James Thurber, director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at Amer …"

Top 10 lobby firms take financial reform to the bank

By Joe Eaton and M.B. Pell

Just 10 Washington lobbying firms represented more than 130 key clients in the financial regulatory reform debate that is entering a crucial

Excerpts from this story referencing "James Thurber":

"… ded storm that surrounded the health reform debate in 2009 and early 2010. James Thurber, director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at Amer …"

Health reform lobbyist mistakenly errs on side of transparency

By Joe Eaton

If numbers are to be trusted, longtime advertising lobbyist Jim Davidson of Polsinelli Shughart is the top dog of the 2009 health care refor

Excerpts from this story referencing "James Thurber":

"… rue number they represent is many times higher than official reports, said James Thurber, director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at Amer …"

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Lobbyists swarm capitol to influence health reform

By Joe Eaton and M.B. Pell

When President Barack Obama meets with Congressional leadership on Thursday to jump start stalled health reform efforts, industry lobbyists

Excerpts from this story referencing "James Thurber":

"… ups.“Most of the spending on advocacy in Washington is stealthy,” said James Thurber, head of the Center for Presidential Studies at American University. “It …"

"… hed to shape Congressional efforts will continue to call many of the shots.James Thurber of American University, for one, doesn’t expect Obama’s health summit …"

The Center remembers Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.

WASHINGTON, March 23, 2007 — "Fearless inquiry is essential to give people the knowledge that makes democracy possible and that keeps it s

Excerpts from this story referencing "James Thurber":

"… er gave himself his father’s middle name, Meier. Family friends included James Thurber, historian Charles A. Beard and future Supreme Court justice Felix Frankfu …"

Privately sponsored trips hot tickets on Capitol Hill

By Jim Morris

Study finds almost $50 million spent on travel for lawmakers, aides

Excerpts from this story referencing "James Thurber":

"… sary."I think [legislators and staffers] are gaming the system," said James Thurber, director of American University's Center for Congressional and Presidenti …"

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More than 2,000 spin through revolving door

By Elizabeth Brown

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

Excerpts from this story referencing "James Thurber":

"… reported for the period between 1998 and mid-2004.Lobbying industry expert James Thurber said he was not surprised by the number of former government officials wor …"

A wealth of advice

By Sandy Bergo

Nearly $2 billion flowed through consultants in 2003-2004 federal elections

Excerpts from this story referencing "James Thurber":

"… politics and government."Well, the money has to come from somewhere," says James Thurber, director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at Amer …"

The rise of 'revolving-door' consultants

By Sandy Bergo

Center identifies firms both advising politicians and lobbying them

Excerpts from this story referencing "James Thurber":

"… I have a conflict of interest."'Ethical dilemma' of the consultant-lobbyistJames Thurber, director of American University's Center for Congressional and Presidenti …"

Airtime Is money

By Sandy Bergo, Agustín Armendariz and John Perry

Basing pay on ad spending could create a consulting conflict of interest

Excerpts from this story referencing "James Thurber":

"… business," Napolitan says. "Why is the public entitled to know?"Professor James Thurber, director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at Amer …"

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