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"Harry Hope" |
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13 Jun 2007 06:02:29 PM |
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New Bush Adviser, Gillespie, Has Vast Lobbying Ties |
In 2006, the firm earned $16.8 million, according to the Web site,
OpenSecrets.org, which tracks political fundraising and lobbying.
Other Quinn Gillespie clients include:
_ Amgen Inc. and Genentech, biotechnology drug makers trying to put
the breaks on legislation that would allow generic drug companies to
sell cheaper versions of their medicines.
_ DaimlerChrysler AG, part of an auto industry trade group that is
fighting efforts in Congress to raise fuel-economy standards.
From Forbes, 6/13/07:
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/06/13/ap3819168.html
New Bush Adviser Has Vast Lobbying Ties
By DIBYA SARKAR
The line between lobbying the federal government and running it just
got blurrier.
A new high-ranking adviser to President Bush will enter the White
House with lobbying ties to dozens of companies seeking the federal
government's help on everything from proposed acquisitions to patent
disputes.
Ed Gillespie, named Wednesday as the next White House counselor, is a
partner in Quinn Gillespie & Associates LLC, a lobbying firm whose
clients include:
Sirius Satellite Radio, which needs antitrust approval to acquire a
rival;
Qualcomm, which wants Bush to veto a federal agency's ban on imported
cell phones made with its chips;
and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, a trade
group trying to limit drug industry regulation.
Consumer advocates lamented Bush's decision to put Gillespie in his
inner circle, fearing that the interests of average citizens would be
trumped by those of corporate America.
"It's very disappointing that the president, given his lack of public
support these days, has not reached out for someone more independent
who has a better understanding of the needs of people," said Joan
Claybrook, president of Public Citizen, a liberal government watchdog
group.
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It's endless
Harry
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