Tag: Lobbying
‘Fetal heartbeat’ in abortion laws taps emotion, not science
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dr. Michael Cackovic has treated his share of pregnant women. So when Republican lawmakers across the U.S. began passing bans on...
Texas Capitol staffer alleges being drugged by lobbyist
AUSTIN, Texas — Allegations that a Texas lobbyist drugged a legislative aide shook the state Capitol on Monday, leading to some lawmakers restricting access...
Albania’s president lambasts US ambassador on TV talk show
TIRANA, Albania — Albania's president has accused the U.S. ambassador of intervening in the small European country’s internal affairs by supporting its prime minister...
Merkel defends lobbying for Wirecard on 2019 China visit
FRANKFURT, Germany — German Chancellor Angela Merkel has defended her lobbying for Wirecard during a 2019 visit to China, testifying before a parliamentary committee...
Bank of England reveals lobbying efforts of ex-PM Cameron
LONDON — The Bank of England published on Thursday a series of communications showing Britain's former prime minister, David Cameron making repeated efforts for...
UK leader denies breaking lobbying rules with texts to Dyson
LONDON — The British government said Wednesday that Prime Minister Boris Johnson did nothing wrong when he exchanged text messages with a wealthy industrialist...
Florida House overwhelmingly approves consumer privacy bill
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida House resoundingly approved a consumer privacy bill on Wednesday, giving the public an opportunity to regain ownership of the...
Florida House overwhelmingly approves consumer privacy bill
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida House resoundingly approved a consumer privacy bill on Wednesday, giving the public an opportunity to regain ownership of the...
UK cronyism watchdog queries civil servant’s dual job
LONDON — The chairman of Britain's cronyism watchdog says the public should be given a “full and frank” explanation as to how a senior...
Opposition accuses UK govt of sleaze amid lobbying scandal
LONDON — A lobbying scandal swirling around former British Prime Minister David Cameron has deepened with claims that a senior civil servant held down...