Lobbying

"Sicko" Makes Them Sick

"A multifaceted counteroffensive against Michael Moore's film about the health care industry" is beginning, reports Elizabeth Solomont.

Talent's Talents Used to Oppose Fuel Efficiency

In his new role as co-chair of the PR firm Fleishman-Hillard's government relations (or lobbying) practice, former U.S.

Indonesia's Years of Lobbying Furiously

Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim country, has had a complicated relationship with the U.S., especially during the Indonesian military's occupation of neighboring East Timor. After 9/11, however, the U.S. has increasingly dismissed human rights concerns to provide Indonesia with military aid.

Automakers Fight Fuel Efficiency Standards

The Hill reports, "Automakers plan to attack congressional efforts to raise fuel mileage standards in a series of radio and newspaper advertisements this weekend, the unofficial start of summer driving season.

New Participatory Project: Tracking the Most Influential Corporate Lobbyists

Examining and exposing the activities of lobbyists and their firms is an important aspect of the Center for Media and Democracy's work. Now you can help, via our online collaborative encyclopedia, SourceWatch!

U.S. Watchdogs: A French Perspective


Le Palais Bourbon, seat of the French National Assembly, the lower legislative chamber of the French government.

French daily Le Monde ran a piece examining the U.S. practice of watchdogging the role of money in the political process, which is lacking in France. "In France, the situation is quite different.

I Don't Want My Pharma TV

"Amid strenuous lobbying across Europe" to end restrictions on direct-to-consumer drug advertising, four pharmaceutical companies are considering launching their own television station.

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