Financial Crisis? Don’t Worry: The Lobbyists are Still Getting Paid

One of the groups that is likely to see job security as the economic and financial crisis continues is lobbyists. Why? Because interest groups always need someone to go to Washington and ask for money. And with more than $700 billion up for grabs (it’s going to go over that limit — you know it will), it is no surprise that everyone wants a piece of the action.
From regional banks to the auto industry to foreign banks to hedge funds to AIG, everyone wants some of that bailout pie. And why not? If the past two months is any indication, …read more