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The American University Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies with the American League of Lobbyists sponsored a forum on ethics in lobbying. Panelists focused on the balance betw…

A bipartisan panel of former members of Congress gave advice for the leaders of the 110th Congress on working with the executive branch to set and follow a successful legislative agenda. Jam…

Mr. Thurber moderated a discussion on the results of primary elections and the potential outcomes of the midterm elections in November. It was noted that there are many more “competitive” co…

As part of a conference on the effectiveness of congressional oversight of the executive branch in recent years, Rep. Waxman, ranking member of the House Government Reform Committee, deliver…

After opening remarks, the panelists, moderated by Mr. Lilly, discussed what is required for good congressional oversight of the executive branch and also evaluation of the work of Congress.…

Mr. Thurber talked about Congressional-presidential relations in light of the FBI’s search of Rep. Jefferson’s Capitol Hill office and past federal investigations of Congress. He responded t…

Senators McCain, Feingold, Coleman, and Obama testified about proposals to revise rules and regulations governing lobbying. Non-profit and lobbying group officials testified about the ethics…

Pat Griffin gave a lecture on ethics and lobbying. Among the topics he addressed were campaign fundraising and ideology. Following his presentation, Mr. Griffin responded to questions and co…

Former Representative Skaggs, a former member of the House Appropriations Committee, gave a lecture on effective lobbying in Congress. Among the topics he discussed were the different types …

Pam Fielding, the head of an Internet advocacy firm, gave a lecture on the use of the Internet in lobbying. Using charts and graphs, she discussed topics including tools to help supporters r…

Jack Bonner gave a lecture on political advocacy. Among the topics he discussed were mobilizing third party groups in lobbying, local grassroots organization, and individual examples of gras…

The Public Affairs and Advocacy Institute, formerly the Lobbying Institute, hosted a workshop on the art and craft of lobbying. James Thurber gave a lecture on lobbying and public policymaki…

Glen Caroline, director of the Grassroots Division of the National Rifle Association (NRA), gave a lecture on how the NRA organizes its constituents to lobby. Using charts and graphs, he dis…

Charles Brain gave a lecture on lobbying and Executive-Congressional branch relations. Among the topics he discussed were second term presidents and the effect of funding on reelections. Mr.…

Peter Hart gave a lecture on lobbying and pollsters. Among the topics he discussed were pollster bias, correct sampling of data, and the use of data to develop strategies. Mr. Hart asked que…