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foreign-lobbying
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upi.compolitics38 days ago
Rep. Thomas Massie Introduces Bill to Curb Foreign Lobbying Influence
The Kentucky Republican filed the bill days before his primary election. The measure comes as Massie, who represents Kentucky, faces voters amid his criticism of foreign influence in U.S. policy. Haaretz reported the development from Washington.
The Japan Timespolitics45 days ago
Southeast Asian Nations Consider Easing Myanmar’s Isolation
Cambodian and Indonesian officials cited the release of more than 4,000 prisoners and the transfer of Aung San Suu Kyi to house arrest as reasons to deepen engagement with Myanmar's junta. Roger Stone, 73, accepted a $50,000 monthly contract to lobby for improved U.S. relations o…
washingtonpost.compolitics45 days ago
Roger Stone Hired by Myanmar Government for US Relations Work
US lobbyist Roger Stone is providing services to Myanmar’s military-backed government at a rate of $50,000 per month. Documents filed under the Foreign Agents Registration Act list him as a consultant for the DCI Group working on public affairs. The arrangement comes as the milit…
NBC Newsworld51 days ago
Former Florida Rep. David Rivera Convicted of Secretly Lobbying for Venezuela
A federal jury in Miami found former U.S. Rep. David Rivera guilty on all counts related to a $50 million contract to lobby U.S. officials on behalf of Venezuela. The case involved efforts to ease sanctions during Nicholas Maduro's presidency and featured testimony from Secretary…
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The Washington Postpolitics51 days agoUpdated
Former Florida Rep. David Rivera Convicted in Venezuela Lobbying Case
A federal jury convicted former U.S. Rep. David Rivera and associate Esther Nuhfer on charges related to a secret $50 million lobbying effort for Venezuela's government during the first Trump administration. The case involved failing to register as foreign agents and money launde…
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