“To close that credibility gap we must take action on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue to end the outsized influence of lobbyists; to do our work openly; and to give our people the government they deserve.” President Barack Obama
William Lynn at the Pentagon as Deputy Defense Secretary. Mr. Lynn was a lobbyist for Defense Contractor Ratheon.
Eric Holder, Attorney General, was registered to lobby until 2004 on behalf of clients including Global Crossing
Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, was registered to lobby as recently as last year on behalf of the National Education Association.
Mark Patterson, chief of staff to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, was registered to lobby as recently as last year for financial giant Goldman Sachs.
Do as President Obama says not as he does. Remember Senator Scott Brown, was elected and no one in the White House knows why!
