tldrdailynews.com logo
Tag

Lobbying

All articles tagged with #lobbying

politics3 days ago

PhRMA's Steve Ubl to step down by year-end, triggering CEO search

Steve Ubl, CEO of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, will depart at the end of the year after a decade leading the branded-drug lobby, leaving a leadership gap as Congress pressures lower drug costs and the administration pursues pricing reforms. The board will search for a successor, with Ubl remaining through a smooth transition; Lori Reilly is considered a leading internal candidate as PhRMA navigates IRA-era price negotiations and rising industry scrutiny.

via Politico|
#drug-pricing#lobbying#lori-reilly
politics17 days ago

Rubio Takes the Stand in Miami in Venezuela Lobbying Trial Tied to Ex-Rep Rivera

Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified in a Miami federal case involving former Rep. David Rivera, who is accused of money laundering and secretly lobbying for Venezuela. Rubio described Rivera as a vociferous anti-communist voice and testified about 2017 talks on a transition that could oust Nicolás Maduro, amid prosecutors’ claims Rivera’s firm secured a $50 million contract with a Venezuelan state oil subsidiary to influence U.S. policy. Rubio said he did not know about the contract, and the proceedings unfold as Venezuela, Iran and Cuba feature in broader geopolitical tensions.

via Politico|
#lobbying#politics#rivera
Donna Miller Clinches Democratic Primary, Halting Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Comeback Bid
politics24 days ago

Donna Miller Clinches Democratic Primary, Halting Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Comeback Bid

Donna Miller won the Chicago-area Democratic primary, blocking former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s bid to return to Congress. Miller, a Cook County commissioner, ran on lowering health-care costs and expanding Obamacare and is heavily favored to win the deep-blue district. Her campaign drew millions from a pro-Israel AIPAC-linked super PAC, though she said there was no formal endorsement; she was endorsed by the Chicago Tribune editorial board and Rep. Brad Schneider, with encouragement from House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries ahead of the vote.

via The New York Times|
#chicago-area#elections#illinois
Pardon-linked attorney charged in Brooklyn extortion case over unpaid fees
politics27 days ago

Pardon-linked attorney charged in Brooklyn extortion case over unpaid fees

A New York lawyer tied to a Donald Trump pardon is charged in Brooklyn with attempted Hobbs Act extortion for allegedly threatening a former client and the client’s son over a roughly $500,000 debt, including directing an enforcer to intimidate them. Nass faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted and was released on a $5 million bond secured by multiple properties and GPS monitoring. Prosecutors note Nass had earlier been paid about $100,000 for advocacy related to executive clemency and Trump’s pardon of Joseph Schwartz, underscoring ongoing questions about lobbying’s role in presidential clemency.

via The Guardian|
#brooklyn-federal-court#extortion#hobbs-act
Blazers Seek Public Backing for Moda Center Makeover
business28 days ago

Blazers Seek Public Backing for Moda Center Makeover

With new Blazers owner Tom Dundon taking charge, Portland is pushing to secure public funding for a $600 million Moda Center renovation after Oregon approved tax-diversion funds; the remaining cost would come from the city and Multnomah County. Lobbyists have taken officials to Charlotte to study publicly funded arena deals and have signaled that full public financing may be the only path, even as some councilors remain skeptical about diverting clean-energy funds and delivering clear city benefits. The proceedings appear politically charged, with warnings that officials could face political fallout if they oppose the deal.

via Blazer's Edge|
#business#lobbying#moda-center
WA data‑center regulation bill fades after tech pushback
politics1 month ago

WA data‑center regulation bill fades after tech pushback

Washington state’s sweeping data-center regulation bill HB 2515—which would have added utility charges, clean-energy conditions, and peak-demand curtailment—died without a vote as Microsoft, Amazon and other critics pressed to block it. Supporters argued the rules would protect ratepayers and the grid, while opponents warned of higher costs and disclosure risks. A rewritten version dropping on-site renewables and some energy-use mandates was not brought to a committee vote before the session deadline, with the sponsor signaling plans to revisit the issue next year.

via Washington State Standard|
#data-centers#energy-policy#legislation
Theaters Wage Capitol Hill Campaign to Block Paramount-Warner Merger
business1 month ago

Theaters Wage Capitol Hill Campaign to Block Paramount-Warner Merger

Cinema United says it will press Capitol Hill lawmakers, the DOJ, and state attorneys general to block Paramount’s bid to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery, warning that a Paramount–WBD merger could consolidate as much as 40% of domestic box office and reduce yearly film releases. The push follows Netflix’s retreat from its Warner bid, shifting scrutiny to Ellison’s pursuit of both studios, as regulators including California’s attorney general review the deal and exhibitors fear heightened market concentration and diminished competition in Hollywood.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#business#cinema-united#lobbying
world2 months ago

Coupang becomes a flashpoint in Trump’s digital trade push

Coupang, South Korea’s largest online retailer nicknamed the 'Amazon of Asia,' has actively aligned with the U.S. on digital policy and expanded its Washington lobbying, making it a focal point as the Trump administration pursues tariffs and Seoul advances digital regulations that critics say discriminate against American firms; despite a tentative trade deal, Coupang’s data breach and related investigations keep the U.S.–Korea digital policy debate in flux.

via Politico|
#coupang#digital-policy#lobbying
Why Regulators Fast-Tracked ESPN's NFL Media Deal
business2 months ago

Why Regulators Fast-Tracked ESPN's NFL Media Deal

A deal in which ESPN gains control of NFL Media assets (including NFL Network and RedZone) was approved by federal regulators unusually quickly, raising questions about why traditional antitrust reviews and public scrutiny were so muted. The article attributes the swift approval to long-running NFL–ESPN lobbying and relationship-building in Washington, noting the process was conducted with few public leaks or statements, despite DOJ/FTC considerations and the potential for preferential treatment in future media rights bidding.

via Awful Announcing|
#antitrust#business#espn
Tech Giants Bet Billions on Data Centers and Launch PR Blitz to Win Public Support
technology2 months ago

Tech Giants Bet Billions on Data Centers and Launch PR Blitz to Win Public Support

AI firms are pouring billions into building sprawling data centers that consume vast water and electricity, contributing to higher energy bills and grid strain. In response, Meta, Amazon, and others are funding advertising campaigns and lobbying efforts to sway public opinion and policymakers as projects face opposition and delays across towns and states.

via Futurism|
#ai-data-centers#energy-use#infrastructure-spending
Coinbase derails crypto regulation with last-minute CLARITY Act reversal
policy2 months ago

Coinbase derails crypto regulation with last-minute CLARITY Act reversal

Coinbase withdrew its support for the Senate CLARITY Act at the last minute, triggering industry backlash as peers urged the bill’s negotiation. The act would define what counts as securities vs. commodities and establish regulatory duties for firms, but with a tight election timetable and ongoing lobbying, its passage remains uncertain and could shape U.S. crypto regulation for years.

via The Verge|
#clarity-act#coinbase#crypto-regulation