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www.nytimes.com
6 days ago
US Elections

Paul Manafort, Trump's Former Campaign Chairman, Returns to the Republican Arena

Paul Manafort is advising efforts for the Republican National Convention despite his controversial past. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

NY Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, 56, refuses to address romance with lobbyist, 32: 'My life will never be in conflict'

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie is in a romantic relationship with a lobbyist but refuses to comment on it.
Heastie insists there is no conflict of interest in his relationship and has protocols in place to prevent any issues. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 months ago
US news

Michael Berman, political strategist who revealed private struggles, dies at 84

Michael Berman, a political strategist and lobbyist, died at the age of 84 after suffering a stroke.
Berman was known for his behind-the-scenes work in Washington, including organizing Democratic conventions and assisting with White House messaging during President Bill Clinton's impeachment proceedings. [ more ]
Miami Herald
4 months ago
Miami

Ex-Miami-Dade School Board member Lubby Navarro arrested. Here's why

Former Miami-Dade School Board member Lubby Navarro has been arrested for misuse of public funds related to school district credit cards.
Navarro resigned a day before a law prohibiting elected officials from working as lobbyists went into effect, and she is a registered lobbyist for a hospital district. [ more ]
POLITICO
4 months ago
NYC politics

Year's worth of schedules show a busy New York mayor - with key details missing

The release of Eric Adams' schedules marks a step back in transparency compared to his predecessor, Bill de Blasio.
Adams' schedules do not include details about his overseas trips or meetings with lobbyists. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
6 months ago
Public health

Opposition parties critique PC government paying for-profit clinic more than hospitals for surgeries | CBC News

Private clinic receives more funding for surgeries than public hospitals.
Opposition parties express concern over former health minister's involvement in the private clinic. [ more ]
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