Tag: Lobbying

‘Fetal heartbeat’ in abortion laws taps emotion, not science

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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LONDON — A lobbying scandal swirling around former British Prime Minister David Cameron has deepened with claims that a senior civil servant held down...