Foreign lobbyist database could vanish

By Kevin Bogardus

WASHINGTON, June 28, 2004 — Justice Department officials say a huge database that serves as the public's lone window on lobbying activities

Excerpts from this story referencing "Saudi Arabia":

"… hine. It includes powerhouse law firms, such as Patton Boggs (representing Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Angola, among many others). The Livingston Group, a government …"

"… tee. Pat Roush, whose daughters were allegedly abducted by their father to Saudi Arabia, believes the firm’s representatives coached her children through a tele …"

"… particularly concerned about “Child Abduction/Burton Delegation visit to Saudi Arabia” in their discussions with federal officials, according to filings.“My …"

U.S. Embassy contractors in Saudi Arabia may be abusing employees

By Nick Schwellenbach

Is the United States inadvertently supporting labor trafficking in Saudi Arabia? A new State Department inspector general (IG) report acknow

Excerpts from this story referencing "Saudi Arabia":

"… ents.” …"

"… r, said IG inspectors did find some evidence of trafficking at the embassy.Saudi Arabia has long been criticized by the U.S. government and civil rights groups fo …"

"… ble for such matters has denied that trafficking in persons takes place in Saudi Arabia.” The Saudi embassy did not respond to e-mails requesting comment.At the …"

"… atment of contractors’ employees, is a significant challenge for Mission Saudi Arabia,” the report notes. The U.S. embassy in Riyadh did not respond to an e-m …"

Saudis drop big bucks for Washington influence

By Kevin Bogardus

Saudi Arabia the most active OPEC member on K Street

Excerpts from this story referencing "Saudi Arabia":

"… y has declined media requests for comment on the State Department's report. …"

"… een of the 19 hijackers who carried out the September 11 attacks were from Saudi Arabia.Qorvis Communications Inc. has benefited the most from the Saudis' politic …"

"… bout the kingdom. Tossing out rhetorical questions like "Did you know that Saudi Arabia revoked Osama bin Laden's citizenship in 1994?" the site promotes the king …"

"… the director of information and congressional relations at the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington. "The 9/11 Commission Report has given us a clean bill of he …"

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U.S. sets record arms sales in 2011

By Aaron Mehta

America OK'd more than $66 billion in arms sales in 2011, according to government report.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Saudi Arabia":

"… jumping from $14.3 billion in 2010 to $56.3 billion in 2011. CRS points to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as countries that bolstered their arms purcha …"

"… purchasing in 2011, which CRS says could be linked to concerns over Iran. Saudi Arabia purchased more than $33 billion in arms from the U.S., including 84 new F- …"

"… f the Army’s signature land vehicle.But “the U.S. arms agreements with Saudi Arabia were extraordinary,” concluded the report, as they “represent, by far, …"

"… s with the world or the developing world in 2011.”The selling of arms to Saudi Arabia is not without controversy. As the Center reported in June, the count …"

Billionaire Clinton pal finally gets waiver from U.S. no-fly list

By John Solomon

The United States has issued a written apology to a jet-setting billionaire businessman and philanthropist with close ties to former Preside

Excerpts from this story referencing "Saudi Arabia":

"… the Center in an interview he worked as a security expert at a company in Saudi Arabia for the last couple of years but wanted to return home with his wife, a Sp …"

"… rsion to Islam after the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, his recent work in Saudi Arabia, his opposition to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the fact that he h …"

The Bush 100

By Derrick Wetherell

WASHINGTON, January 14, 2002 — The average net worth of the individual members of the Bush cabinet, including the President and Vice Preside

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"… any, Wafic Said, brokered a number of arms deals between Great Britain and Saudi Arabia, and whose leadership also includes Charles Powell, who served as the fore …"

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New global energy payments index may get boost from SEC

By Julie Vorman

A new Revenue Watch Index that measures disclosure about oil industry payments in 41 countries may soon have access to a gusher of details a

Excerpts from this story referencing "Saudi Arabia":

"… ttom of the index were Turkmenistan, Equatorial Guinea, Kuwait, Ghana, and Saudi Arabia.The two non-profit groups plan to update the index in 2012, by which time …"

Analysis — U.S. interests at risk in six Mideast nations

By Barbara Slavin

Snapshots of six pivotal nations: Turmoil in Middle East threatens U.S. interests in short term even if more democratic governments emerge..

Excerpts from this story referencing "Saudi Arabia":

"… U.S. national security:The most populous Arab nation, Egypt has vied with Saudi Arabia as the premier Arab ally of the United States. Once the trend-setter in Ar …"

"… lose on the tactical level, we may gain on the strategic level,” he said.Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia is the region’s great economic prize, sitting on top of one …"

"… tactical level, we may gain on the strategic level,” he said.Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia is the region’s great economic prize, sitting on top of one fifth of the …"

"… princes and the foreign workers who take both high-paying and menial jobs. Saudi Arabia’s minority Shiite population, which predominates in the Eastern Province …"

The U.S. military delves into cultural intelligence in Iran

By Nick Schwellenbach

PaperTrail has obtained an exclusive copy of the military’s field guide for cultural intelligence for possible military operations in Iran,

Excerpts from this story referencing "Saudi Arabia":

"… Cultural Intelligence for Military Operations field guides exist for Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Taji …"

Interpol's Red Notices used by some to pursue political dissenters, opponents

By Libby Lewis

Inadequate checks, balances raise human rights concerns

Excerpts from this story referencing "Yaron Gottlieb":

"… ity. It’s actually written in its rules.In winter, on a gray day, lawyer Yaron Gottlieb sat inside Interpol’s fortress-like headquarters in Lyon and explained I …"

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