The climate lobbyists

By Matthew Lewis

A sampling of power players

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Podesta":

"… is. Tony Podesta Chairman, Podesta Group The brother and former partner of John Podesta, who headed President Obama’s transition, he was dubbed by Newsweek as …"

The Clinton top 100: Where are they now?

By M. Asif Ismail

WASHINGTON, March 31, 2003 — Two years after they left the federal government and one year after a ban that limited their lobbying activitie

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Podesta":

"… als about it.”In the case of Brain and former White House chief of staff John Podesta, who were lobbyists before joining the administration, the revolving door …"

The Podestas' hot seats on climate change

By Marianne Lavelle

It’s Washington’s version of Family Feud, starring those well-connected Podestas. Today’s category: global warming....

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Podesta":

"… well-connected Podestas. Today’s category: global warming.In one corner, John Podesta, who served as co-chair of President Obama’s transition and was White Ho …"

"… ma’s transition and was White House chief of staff to President Clinton. John Podesta’s think tank, the Center for American Progress, has been an ardent voice …"

"… for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) — the very industry group derided by John Podesta’s group — paid Tony Podesta and five other lobbyists in his Podesta Gr …"

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Party machines, lobbyists and special interests: Part five

For months, disarray was the hallmark of Vice President Al Gore's campaign. Last October 6, he moved his campaign to Nashville from Washingt

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Podesta":

"… and telecommunications clients, is a brother of White House Chief of Staff John Podesta. Meanwhile, Gore has a kitchen cabinet of high-tech moguls, known as the G …"

The green energy revolution may already be underway

By Marianne Lavelle

The idea of an “energy stimulus” is picking up momentum in the corridors of power, along with a fancy new title. Look for such a plan, perha

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Podesta":

"… for American Progress (CAP). That’s the influential think tank headed by John Podesta until he took a leave of absence to lead President-Elect Obama’s transit …"

U.S. lawmakers frustrated by lack of answers about Google Street View Wi-spying

By Chris Thompson

Obama administration barely takes notice of Google Wi-spy incident

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Podesta":

"… $600,000 in 2010 to retain the Podesta Group, the lobbying firm started by John Podesta, who oversaw Obama’s transition team.In January, Consumer Watchdog relea …"

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How credit raters fended off oversight from Congress and SEC

By Ben Protess and Lagan Sebert

Sen. Schumer flip-flopped his position on credit ratings agencies

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Podesta":

"… is the influential Podesta Group and its owner, Tony Podesta. His brother, John Podesta, was co-chairman of President Obama’s transition committee. The Podesta …"

Facing crackdown, credit raters bring on heavy hitters

By Ben Protess

Breaking their own spending records, the biggest credit raters pull out the stops on lobbying budgets

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Podesta":

"… form,” the group’s lobbying disclosure reports show. Tony’s brother, John Podesta, was President Clinton’s chief-of-staff and co-chairman of President Oba …"

Big business prefers GOP over Democratic super PACs

By Michael Beckel

Corporations have made big contributions to super PACs with conservative groups the biggest benefactors.

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Podesta":

"… ta, the sister-in-law of President Bill Clinton’s former chief of staff, John Podesta.The company has lobbied on a variety of energy and environmental issues, s …"