Former Missouri Senator Christopher Bond has signed on as Washington representative for Southwest Airlines.
The Republican politico, who also served as governor of the Show Me State, did three-terms in the Senate and opted not to stand for re-election in 2010.
His Kit Bond Strategies deals with general aviation issues for the carrier and Federal Aviation Administration's re-authorization of transportation appropriations.
Shana Marchio, who was communications director at Bond's Senate office, and Matthew Roney, district director, also represent the airline.
Southwest, which completed the integration of AirTran in December, recorded a record Q1 profit of $453M on $4.4B revenues.
The company added capacity at Dallas Love Field and began service to Costa Rica, its sixth international market.
CEO Gary Kelly warned investors about a "challenging second quarter" due to comparisons to last year's "above-trend performance."
Southwest spent $1.2M in federal lobbying expenditures in 2014.
Missy Edwards Strategies represents Shein Technology Group, the Los Angeles arm of the embattled Singapore-based “instant fashion” retailer.
Carlsbad, a north San Diego County city of 115K people, is looking for a firm to provide government relations and Sacramento lobbying services.
Gordon Sondland, who was US ambassador to the European Union under Donald Trump, has registered as a representative of Ukraine’s cabinet and ministers.
The Daschle Group is representing Santa Monica-based Stand with Hong Kong Action, an advocacy group that fights to end Chinese repression in Hong Kong.
McKinsey & Co. has reached out to Republican shop Harbinger Strategies to educate policymakers about the activities of the embattled management consultancy.
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