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House Ways and Means Chair Kevin Brady (R-TX) headlined a discussion on tax reform. He reiterated that the House would vote on a tax reform proposal by the end of 2017 but declined to give a…

Three financial reporters talked about how they cover Capitol Hill at the American Bankers Association conference. Topics included the financial regulation overhaul bill making its way throu…

Jeffrey Birnbaum talked about the Washington Times exclusive interview with Vice President Cheney and other recent Times exclusives, the latest news on the economy and recession, and the Bus…

Fred Beuttler talked about the history of the House of Representatives in the main hearing room of the Committee on Ways and Means. This event was part of the 2007 United States Model House …

The panelists had a discussion titled “Why Be a Lobbyist Today?” featuring expert lobbyists and political professionals from leading Washington lobbying firms, the media, and public affairs …

Mr. Birnbaum talked about the relationship between lobbying and the media, focusing on his own experiences with lobbyists. He also discussed the modi operandi of various lobbyists and lobbyi…

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…

Mr. Birnbaum talked about Jack Abramoff and related investigations, as well as lobbying and ethics legislation in Congress. He talked about the legacy of Rep. Tom DeLay, whose last day as a …

Representative Bill Thomas, House Ways and Means Committee chairman, was interviewed about pending tax legislation and the U.S. economy. After the representative left, the reporters discusse…

Jeff Birnbaum provided the media perspective of lobbying on Capitol Hill during a class about lobbying at American University. He described lobbyists as good sources of facts and information…

Jeffrey Birnbaum participated in a Booknotes program to talk about his book, The Lobbyists: How Influence Peddlers Get their Way in Washington. He described the role of lobbyists in the legi…

This annual charity event featured comedy routines by Washington notables Senator Tom Daschle, former Secretary Dan Glickman, Cal Thomas, P.J. O’Rourke, Arianna Huffington, Judlyne Lilly, Ja…

Jeff Birnbaum, Washington bureau chief for Fortune Magazine, discussed news of the day and his upcoming article on CEOs and their pay. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and ele…

Mr. Birnbaum talked about the relationship between lobbyists and journalists. Among the topics he addressed were public perceptions of lobbyists, how lobbyists and the press influence both p…

Author, Jeffrey Birnbaum, talked about his book, "The Money Men: The Real Story of Fund-raising’s Influence on Political Power in America". The book examines the inadequacies of campaign fin…

Mr. Birnbaum reviewed newspaper headlines and examined the upcoming “Super Tuesday” primary elections. He also responded to viewer calls, faxes, and electronic mail.

Mr. Birnbaum spoke to students about the art of successful lobbying and talked about the most influential lobbyists and lobbying organizations. He said that successful organizations were tho…

Participants talked about how strong personalities affect policy by examining several efforts to reform tax policy. After their presentations they answered questions from the audience.

Jeffery Birnbaum talked about headline news stories and responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail.

In this Washington Journal segment, Washington Bureau Chief for Fortune Magazine Jeffrey Birnbaum spoke via telephone about the most influential lobbyists.