Ex-Energy Secretary Perry Speaks for Shale Oil
Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
By Kevin McCauley
Former Energy Secretary Rick Perry is lobbying on behalf of the US shale oil industry, which faces "an existential threat" due to the collapse of crude oil prices.
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Former Energy Secretary Rick Perry is lobbying on behalf of the US shale oil industry, which faces "an existential threat" due to the collapse of crude oil prices.
Mark Gorman, who led government relations for the Distilled Spirits Council of the US for 20 years, has joined the National Assn. of Cannabis Businesses as executive VP/COO.
Omnicom's Mercury unit is working Washington for Resorts World Casino, which is next to Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, on matters related to gaming in the federal stimulus package.
The National Association of Theatre Owners is using Akin Gump to push for a cut of the federal bailout fund related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
E*Trade, which recently acquired student loan provider Gradifi, has hired PA shop Invariant to advocate for a bill that would offer incentives to businesses providing student loan assistance for employees.
Rustavi Steel, which is based in former Soviet republic of Georgia, has hired McLarty Inbound to push for relief from president Trump's tariffs.
Prime Policy Group represents Norway's Aker Biomarine and its effort to promote krill oil as way to make American soldiers more robust.
Americans for Transparency and Accountability has hired a series of lobbying outfits to pitch support for a bill that would hold foreign governments accountable for committing cyberattacks against U.S. citizens.
The American Securities Assn. has hired Kelli McMorrow as head of government affairs and director of fixed income policy.
CBI Acquisitions has hired Trump-connected Ballard Partners to intervene in its squabble with the National Park Services over the Caneel Bay Resort eco-lodge located within the Virgin Islands National Park. (3 reader comments)
JPMorganChase, which plans to slash hundreds of jobs in its consumer unit, has hired Avenue Solutions for Washington work on financial services matters.
Facebook in January retained several lobbying groups as U.S. regulators explore freeing up airspace in the 6 Gigahertz band.
Apple has retained international law firm Hogan Lovells to lobby on aviation laws on Capitol Hill.
Former Senator Al D’Amato’s Park Strategies paid $12,250 to settle allegations that its work for a Somalia-based client that is on the Treasury Dept. global terrorism list violated US sanctions. (1 reader comment)
FTI Government Affairs represents satellite company Hawkeye 360 on defense and budgetary matters in Washington.
Glover Park Group has picked up the Alliance for Meat, Poultry & Seafood Innovation, a coalition formed in August to educate the public about food grown directly from animal cells.
McClatchy Co. has turned to BGR Government Affairs for strategic guidance and counsel on pension issues as the nation’s third-largest newspaper publisher wants a federal bailout of its underfunded pension fund.
Juul Labs has hired Tiger Hill Partners to handle federal lobbying efforts regarding legislation related to e-cigarettes and Congressional investigations.
George Soros’ Open Society Policy Center has retained a lobbying firm to advocate for a bill that which would limit the President’s ability to prohibit people from entering the U.S. based on their faith, place of birth or nationality.
The Cherokee Nation has hired D.C. legal/lobbying firm, Venable to help the federally recognized tribe with Indian and Native American affairs issues on Capitol Hill.
Dan Farmer, who was senior director of government relations at the Cleveland Clinic, will be joining BGR Government Affairs next month.
Former Congressman Bart Gordon represents Beijing-headquartered ByteDance, parent company of Chinese social media darling TikTok, which is trying to fend off US sanctions.
Sean Duffy, former Wisconsin Republican Congressman, has joined BGR Government Affairs to lead its financial services practice.
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