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Feds Subpoena Dem Congressman in Defense Contractor Investigation

From Roxana Tiron at The Hill:
Federal law enforcement officials have subpoenaed the congressional and campaign offices of Rep. Pete Visclosky (D-Ind.) to get information about a former defense lobby firm raided by the FBI, according to Visclosky.


Jack Murtha’s Got That PMA

Two weeks ago, a Pentagon official thought aloud to me about how the defense industry would resist President Obama’s attempts at procurement and acquisition reform. The “ground game,” this official said, would rely on defense-reliant members of Congress. For a baroque example of how this works, don’t miss The Washington Post’s piece on Rep. John [...]


Democrats’ Earmark Rules Bite Democrats

Congressional Democrats are learning the tough way that transparency in the legislative process has its pitfalls.
CQ is reporting today that 104 House members — nearly a quarter of the lower chamber — secured earmarks in a 2008 defense spending bill for clients of a single lobbying firm with strong ties to powerhouse appropriator Rep. John [...]