Archive for April 2016

The Hill | November 17, 2015 | By Kristina Wong | Michael Herson may be one of Washington’s top defense lobbyists today, but in the past he’s worked at drive-ins, warehouses and kitchens. He’s even worn a chicken suit. It’s that strong work ethic, Herson said in a recent interview with The Hill, that’s allowed him to…

There are well over 10,000 lobbyists in Washington, not to mention countless labor and business leaders, public relations specialists and advocates of all stripes vying to influence Congress and the federal government. But when it comes to shaping federal policy, some have set themselves apart. These are the lobbyists who’ve mastered the art of working…

By Joe Gould | Defense News | October 28, 2015 | WASHINGTON — The US House and Senate armed services committees are working to identify $5 billion to cut from the defense budget as part of a larger budget pact between Congress and the White House, leaving procurement programs vulnerable to reductions. The Pentagon will get nearly…