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The article reports on claims of a woman about sexual harassment faced by her while she was searching a job in Washington, D.C., and mentions that she faced sexual harassment from the so-called K Street, Washington's cadre of lobbyists, political operatives and people working in public relations.

The article reports on the proposal of franchisers for the inclusion of a provision in the government funding package to define their liability for labor law violations committed by subcontractors in the U.S.

The article informs that retiring lawmakers may see tough job market in the U.S.as the top business groups are looking for people with management skills, policy knowledge and industry smarts.

The article reports on surprise caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement about selection of Kathy Kraninger, an associate director at the White House Office of Management and Budget, as Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) director.

The article reports on Chinese telecommunications firm ZTE Corp.'s significant investment on K Street in Washington, D.C. as part of its efforts in lifting the ban on its capability in purchasing from American suppliers.

The article informs that pet industry and animal welfare groups like Humane Society and Animal Welfare Institute, are ramping up lobbying efforts around an obscure section of the House's farm bill that would have an impact on not just farm animals and agriculture, but also domesticated pets.

The article discusses the public relation issues faced by the companies that have hired Michael Cohen as their consultant due to the federal investigation initiated against him.

The article discusses the scrutiny that is associated with a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency settlement and the decision to reduce a fine that was levied against the Syngenta AG agrochemical firm for violating various pesticide regulations, and it mentions alternative dispute resolution.

The article reports that several U.S. Democrats were expecting to win at the November 2018 Congress reelection in various states such as in Washington.

The article provides information on shifting of lawmakers and lobbyists to political campaigns including authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The article reports that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has released the White House visitor records as part of the settlement with government watchdog groups Public Citizen who sued the White House over the visitors log of agencies such as Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

The article discusses the rivalry between technology companies such as Google, Facebook, and Apple in the U.S. when it comes to lobbying for policies that suit them amongst lawmakers in Washington (D.C.).

The article focuses on the protectionist trade policies of U.S. President Donald Trump which have led to a hiring spree on K Street.

The article reports that Akin Gump has been hired by Public Investment Fund operated by the Kingdom of Saudi in an effort to increase Saudi's investments in the U.S.

The article focuses on a proposed bill to expand the U.S. Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) that would include stricter lobbying disclosure law and its impact on international business firms.

The article offers information on the passing of a massive spending bill by lawmakers which would fund the government for the rest of the fiscal year, sparking a rush of lobbying activity including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA); ObamaCare; and Medicare.

The article talks about the officials who will be leaving the U.S. President Trump administration, informing that the officials are involved in getting the information from the job market of Washington, and also compares their government job income with the private sector income.

The article focuses on the moving of law makers of U.S. to lobbying related jobs in K Street companies after retirement which includes information on the retirement of committee chairmen including Ed Royce, Rodney Frelinghuysen, and Jeb Hensarling.

The article reports on the implications of the decision of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Scott Pruitt to withdraw its support for the Pebble Ltd.'s precious mineral mine in Alaska saying that the project could pose significant harm to fishing habitats in the Bristol Bay.

The article offers information on the spendings related to lobbying on influence campaigns in U.S.; it mentions that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Business Roundtable has finished in the top three for 2017; and views of James Thurber, a professor at American University on the same.

The article reports on the advantage of the successful Republican-sponsored tax reform law in the U.S. which resulted in a bonanza of business for Washington's law and lobby firms.

The article announces the resignation of Jack Gerard, the head of the lobbying group American Petroleum Institute (API) on January 17, 2018.

The article informs that U.S. travel industry, which is dealing with a significant drop in international visitors, is launching a Visit U.S. Coalition made up of a variety of American businesses and U.S. President Donald Trump's administration that will join efforts to energize foreign tourism.

The article offers information on the restriction of participation of political activity that also prevents freedom of speech by churches that comes under Johnson Amendment and how U.S. President Donald Trump aims at repealing the Johnson Amendment.

The article reports on the major legislation proposed by Republicans which aims at nonprofit colleges and universities in the country such as the tax-reform bill and the Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act.

The article offers information on the survey of U.S. federal government employees conducted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), which depicted an increase in employee satisfaction in the year 2017 as compared to 2016 after U.S. president Donald Trump assumed office.

The article informs that foreign lobbying law is open to exploitation, and mentions that people working for foreign government clients are subject to the Foreign Agents Registration Act enacted to stop Nazi propaganda from entering the U.S. by providing transparency about the work firms do.

The article discusses that foreign lobbying is gaining attention as special counsel Robert Mueller is investigating on the activities of people in cottage industry of foreign lobbying.

The article discusses views of Republicans on GOP's tax reform and how this affect profits of businesses and mentions views of GOP lobbyists on employers.

The article announces the resigning of Tony Podesta, the longtime Democratic rainmaker on K Street, from the Podesta Group, a lobbying firm.

The article focuses on an opposition of sex-trafficking bill by technology firms as adoption of different approaches by Internet industries for prevention of online sex trafficking issues; and concerns of the firm over an introduction of platforms through the law with user-generated content.

The article reports that the power of real estate and home building industries are being put to the test in a fight with Republicans, over a key tax break for homebuyers including the mortgage interest deduction.

The artilc eoffers information on the plans of the U.S. President Donald Trump on replacement of federal aviation with nonprofit organization along with the overhaul of nation's air traffic control system and mentions the views of Steve Russell, Republican, on national security.

The article reports on the condemnation by corporations, business leaders, and universities on the decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, an immigration policy by former President Barack Obama.

The article focuses on changes in lobbying spending by several organizations including U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Hospital Association, and Google, and mentions views of Michael Beckel, the manager of research at Issue One, on lobbying under U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.

The article discusses the feud in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as the Board of directors of U.S.-India Business Council's (USIBC) votes marked an attempt of cutting the the ties with the Chambers but as per Chamber's president Tom Donohue the transition is not planned anyway by them.

The article discusses travel agreement dispute between the U.S. and the Gulf carrier including the U.S. President Donald Trump administration to revisit the agreement as it involves open skies agreement from Delta airlines, American airlines and United airlines with billion dollar subsidies.

The article reports on the efforts of the U.S. sports betting marketplace, including trade group American Gaming Association, to enshrine policy changes that center on the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act signed in 1992 that makes wagering or betting on sports illegal in the country.

The article offers information lobbying efforts in the proposed merger of ecommerce firm Amazon and Whole Foods, and views of Jonathan Becker, head of the judiciary practice at lobbying firm Invariant, on the same.

The article reports that lobbyists are going for the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), a trade pact of importance to the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

The article provides information on investment made by Qatar on K Street firms including payments made by them for advocacy efforts, impact on lobbyists, and observation on the same by the U.S. Dept. of Justice.

The article reports on the impact of the decision of U.S. President Donald Trump to administer a 20 percent tariff on Canadian softwood lumber which ignite a dispute between the U.S. Lumber Coalition and the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB).

The article reports on the changes in expectations set by lobbyists as legislation promised by U.S. President Donald Trump on tax reform and infrastructure are facing roadblocks in the first 100 days of Trump's administration.

The article focuses on the changing in leadership of lobby shop Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld in Washington by handling of the reins to the bipartisan duo and mentions an increase in the lobbying revenue of the Akin Gump.

The article provides information on healthcare bills to replace Obamacare and legislations for the same by the U.S. Republican Party.

The article discusses the attempts of the lobbyists of Iraq to eleminate the country from its travel ban to the U.S.

The article reports that the agency Labor Department of the U.S., has delayed enforcement of a rule regarding financial advisors which is also opposed by the financial industry of the U.S., proposed by the Obama administration.

The article reports on plausible fate of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), by former U.S. president Barack Obama in lieu of executive order of U.S. president Donald Trump on immigration including views of Juan Escalante, the community engagement manager, regarding higher education.