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Alan Mollohan
Watchdogs questioning earmarks for companies under investigation
Written by Paul Blumenthal on November 1, 2007 - 9:54am.
Read more: Alan Mollohan | Earmarks | John Murtha | Pete Visclosky | ProLogic (see all terms)
Read more: Alan Mollohan | Earmarks | John Murtha | Pete Visclosky | ProLogic (see all terms)
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The Hill
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Two watchdog organizations are urging House and Senate appropriators to remove earmark requests in the 2008 defense-spending bill benefiting BAE Systems and ProLogic, two companies that are allegedly under federal investigation.
Mollohan says he requested cutting $1.5 million for nonprofit
Written by Paul Blumenthal on August 6, 2007 - 8:57am.
Read more: Alan Mollohan | Earmarks | Members Under Investigation (see all terms)
Read more: Alan Mollohan | Earmarks | Members Under Investigation (see all terms)
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Charleston Daily Mail
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Congressman Alan Mollohan, D-W.Va., said he personally requested the removal of $1.5 million in earmarks for a nonprofit organization he helped establish, and his office says reports that the funding was pulled by other lawmakers are incorrect.
Rules panel strikes Mollohan earmarks
Written by Paul Blumenthal on August 2, 2007 - 12:34pm.
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Read more: Alan Mollohan (see all terms)
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The Hill
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The House Rules Committee, prompted by a request from Rep. Alan Mollohan (D-W.Va.), effectively struck three earmarks that the lawmaker himself had asked for from the Agriculture appropriations bill Wednesday night.
GOP leader warned King about Mollohan amendment
Written by Paul Blumenthal on August 1, 2007 - 9:21am.
Read more: Alan Mollohan | Members Under Investigation | Steve King (see all terms)
Read more: Alan Mollohan | Members Under Investigation | Steve King (see all terms)
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The Hill
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Fearing ethics retribution, a GOP leader lectured Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) last week for offering an amendment to the Justice Department’s spending bill that would have set aside $1 million specifically to investigate Rep. Alan Mollohan’s (D-W.Va.) real estate deals.
Mollohan Cast Votes Despite Recusal
Written by Paul Blumenthal on July 30, 2007 - 11:18am.
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Roll Call
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Despite having recused himself from matters relating to the FBI — which is reportedly investigating his finances — Rep. Alan Mollohan (D-W.Va.) on Wednesday voted against an amendment that would have increased the bureau’s budget by $6 million.
Federal Lawmakers From Coast to Coast Are Under Investigation
Written by Paul Blumenthal on July 27, 2007 - 9:57am.
Read more: Alan Mollohan | JD Hayworth | Jerry Lewis | John Doolittle | Members Under Investigation | Tom Feeney | William Jefferson (see all terms)
Read more: Alan Mollohan | JD Hayworth | Jerry Lewis | John Doolittle | Members Under Investigation | Tom Feeney | William Jefferson (see all terms)
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New York Times
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Among members of Congress, John Doolittle is far from alone in feeling heat from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Justice Department. More than a dozen current and former lawmakers are under scrutiny in cases involving their work on Capitol Hill.
King cites Mollohan conflict, proposes $1 million probe
Written by Paul Blumenthal on July 26, 2007 - 10:03am.
Read more: Alan Mollohan | Steve King (see all terms)
Read more: Alan Mollohan | Steve King (see all terms)
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The Hill
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Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) yesterday challenged Rep. Alan Mollohan’s (D-W.Va.) chairmanship of the spending panel that funds the FBI, arguing that it creates a conflict of interest because the Justice Department is reportedly investigating Mollohan’s real estate deals.
Mollohan Earmarks Nearby Land
Written by Paul Blumenthal on June 28, 2007 - 9:58am.
Read more: Alan Mollohan | Earmarks (see all terms)
Read more: Alan Mollohan | Earmarks (see all terms)
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Roll Call
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A $1 million earmark request by Rep. Alan Mollohan (D-W.Va.) would allow the Interior Department to expand a wilderness area neighboring properties the Congressman owns.
Mollohan, Town Do Battle Over Earmark
Written by Paul Blumenthal on May 22, 2007 - 9:10am.
Read more: Alan Mollohan | Earmarks (see all terms)
Read more: Alan Mollohan | Earmarks (see all terms)
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Roll Call
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The driving force behind earmarks is the notion that constituents back home will embrace the arrival of federal largesse in their neighborhoods. But a town in West Virginia is trying to undo an earmark by taking back land a local nonprofit bought with federal money provided in an earmark from Rep. Alan Mollohan (D-W.Va.).
Possible Subpoenas Sent in Mollohan Issue
Written by Paul Blumenthal on March 22, 2007 - 10:17am.
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State Journal
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A federal grand jury may be looking closer at allegations a government watch dog levied against Congressman Alan Mollohan, D-W.Va., nearly one year ago. The Dominion Post newspaper reported March 17 that the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C., sent subpoenas to at least one person asking that individual to testify before a grand jury in Washington, D.C., in April. The newspaper reported the subpoena was connected to an alleged investigation of the congressman and whether he failed to disclose sources of income.
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No money coming to Young’s legal defense: Alaska congressman Don Young (R) is having trouble getting contributions to his legal defense fund. A document filed with the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct shows “no activity” since the fund was approved by the committee on Jan. 9. (The Hill)
Seats of Power: A Return to Skybox Lobbying?: Not long ago, lobbyists regularly entertained lawmakers and their aides in skyboxes at local sports arenas. But after a series of scandals on Capitol Hill, the law was changed to forbid congressional officials from accepting anything of value from lobbyists without repayment -- let alone the best seats in the house. (Washington Post)
Companies Start to Lift Veil on Political Spending: Ever wonder how much companies really spend to influence government through trade associations? Well, a few corporations are coming clean, or at least cleaner. (Washington Post)
Dems, GOP together nix Murtha earmark: Democrats and Republicans joined together to strip a pet project of Rep. John Murtha’s (D-Pa.) from the 2009 intelligence authorization bill — the same project Democrats defended last year. (The Hill)
NAPA launches collaboration Web site: If you’ve ever wished your federal agency could adopt wikis, use YouTube or delve into the virtual world but feared the security, technology and political barriers were too high to overcome, take heart. You’ve got supporters, and they have success stories. (NextGov)
Jefferson lawyers cite race case in change of venue request: Rep. William Jefferson’s (D-La.) lawyers have asked a federal judge to reconsider a ruling denying a change of venue for his corruption trial. (The Hill)
Jefferson Tries New Argument: Rep. William Jefferson (D-La.) has asked a federal court to use an international criminal law treaty to force the depositions of three people in Nigeria who have been implicated in corruption charges levied against him. (Roll Call)
Foreign Gifts Test Rules: Even as new ethics restrictions have made it difficult for Members and staff to accept gifts — aside from token baseball caps or T-shirts — one area remains where lawmakers and their staffs can collect trinkets more or less guilt-free: foreign travel. (Roll Call)
K St.’s ‘Max Out’ Crowd: The 20 top K Street donors this election cycle have handed federal candidates nearly $1.8 million in personal cash. The majority of that money, $1.3 million, has gone to help Democrats as the party in charge of Capitol Hill looks to expand its majority. (Roll Call)
Senator’s Ties to Real Estate Draw Criticism: He has made millions as a title insurance executive, landlord and real estate developer in this college town, where the economy, despite trouble nationwide, is still growing nicely. Now, as a United States senator, with the mortgage mess fueling a national economic slowdown, Richard C. Shelby has more say over the revamping of housing finance laws than almost anyone else in Congress. (New York Times)
Oil Lobby Reaches Out to Citizens Peeved at the Pump: Faced with a national outcry over the high price of gasoline and soaring profits for energy companies, the oil and gas industry is waging an unusually pricey campaign to burnish its image. (Washington Post)
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Seats of Power: A Return to Skybox Lobbying?: Not long ago, lobbyists regularly entertained lawmakers and their aides in skyboxes at local sports arenas. But after a series of scandals on Capitol Hill, the law was changed to forbid congressional officials from accepting anything of value from lobbyists without repayment -- let alone the best seats in the house. (Washington Post)
Companies Start to Lift Veil on Political Spending: Ever wonder how much companies really spend to influence government through trade associations? Well, a few corporations are coming clean, or at least cleaner. (Washington Post)
Dems, GOP together nix Murtha earmark: Democrats and Republicans joined together to strip a pet project of Rep. John Murtha’s (D-Pa.) from the 2009 intelligence authorization bill — the same project Democrats defended last year. (The Hill)
NAPA launches collaboration Web site: If you’ve ever wished your federal agency could adopt wikis, use YouTube or delve into the virtual world but feared the security, technology and political barriers were too high to overcome, take heart. You’ve got supporters, and they have success stories. (NextGov)
Jefferson lawyers cite race case in change of venue request: Rep. William Jefferson’s (D-La.) lawyers have asked a federal judge to reconsider a ruling denying a change of venue for his corruption trial. (The Hill)
Jefferson Tries New Argument: Rep. William Jefferson (D-La.) has asked a federal court to use an international criminal law treaty to force the depositions of three people in Nigeria who have been implicated in corruption charges levied against him. (Roll Call)
Foreign Gifts Test Rules: Even as new ethics restrictions have made it difficult for Members and staff to accept gifts — aside from token baseball caps or T-shirts — one area remains where lawmakers and their staffs can collect trinkets more or less guilt-free: foreign travel. (Roll Call)
K St.’s ‘Max Out’ Crowd: The 20 top K Street donors this election cycle have handed federal candidates nearly $1.8 million in personal cash. The majority of that money, $1.3 million, has gone to help Democrats as the party in charge of Capitol Hill looks to expand its majority. (Roll Call)
Senator’s Ties to Real Estate Draw Criticism: He has made millions as a title insurance executive, landlord and real estate developer in this college town, where the economy, despite trouble nationwide, is still growing nicely. Now, as a United States senator, with the mortgage mess fueling a national economic slowdown, Richard C. Shelby has more say over the revamping of housing finance laws than almost anyone else in Congress. (New York Times)
Oil Lobby Reaches Out to Citizens Peeved at the Pump: Faced with a national outcry over the high price of gasoline and soaring profits for energy companies, the oil and gas industry is waging an unusually pricey campaign to burnish its image. (Washington Post)
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