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FTA: "On its face, the lobbyist ban appears stringent, but it could be easily skirted if a lobbyist were to deregister to be eligible to join the administration
by dsr_ 10y ago
FTA: "On its face, the lobbyist ban appears stringent, but it could be easily skirted if a lobbyist were to deregister to be eligible to join the administration. One sign indicates that it may already be happening: A close aide to Pence who is a Washington lobbyist, Josh Pitcock, filed paperwork with the Senate on Monday to terminate his status as a federal lobbyist."
In other words, this is meaningless for people being hired into the administration, and of course they can become lobbyists again after they leave government service.
- ptaipale 10y agoHowever, there is a registration involved when going through the revolving doors, both ways? Is that public information? Sounds like a good service to American society?
- antonioevans 10y agoIt's pretty easy to skirt. Just incorporate and have your firm be a consultant.