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Van Aucker Group has inked a one-year contract to provide lobbying and government relations services to Turkey.
Serving as a subcontractor for LB International Solutions, Van Aucker is pushing for legislation to further the interests of Turkey, as well as promoting a positive image of Turks and the US-Turkey relationship.
Van Aucker also is charged with preserving and enlarging the Congressional Caucus on Turkey and Turkish Americans, which has 105 members.
The firm will receive a $120K fee for its effort.
Robert Lewis, founder/CEO of Van Aucker, served as VP-financial services at the American Council of Life Insurers and VP-legislative & political affairs at the Financial Services Institute prior to setting up his shop.
Ballard Partners has signed to a represent the US unit of Rheinmetall, Germany’s biggest defense contractor, on Army procurement issues.
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Avoq has landed Palantir Technologies, the controversial surveillance company founded by right-wing billionaire Peter Thiel, as a client.
Anne Kierig, who was senior manager of public policy at Amazon, has joined the American Advertising Federation as VP-government affairs. She takes over for Clark Rector, who is retiring after a 37-year run at AAF.
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, which was established in compliance with the executive order signed by President Trump, has hired Valcour LLC, which has close ties with his administration.
