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Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The availability of advanced and powerful AI semiconductor chips is limited for companies from Switzerland, which is not regarded as an \u201cally\u201d in the US capital. Even before Trump assumed office, former President Joe Biden's administration imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The issue of expenses remained vague. According to the newspapers, the contract also governs any lobbying against the 31% duties imposed on Swiss imports by US President Donald Trump<\/a>. According to the Tamedia newspapers, Akin Gump is the second largest in the Washington lobbying industry with an annual revenue of $65 million. The engagement became known due to a legal requirement in the US, under which the law firm must disclose the mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The availability of advanced and powerful AI semiconductor chips is limited for companies from Switzerland, which is not regarded as an \u201cally\u201d in the US capital. Even before Trump assumed office, former President Joe Biden's administration imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
SECO endorsed a Tamedia article that it had hired a lobbying firm in the US \u2013 the law firm Akin Gump \u2013 to assist Switzerland in gaining full access to AI chips. It did not provide further details on the mandate for the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Akin Gump for short) when asked by the news agency Keystone-SDA on Tuesday. \"The specialized American law firm is supporting Switzerland on the 'AI chips, '\" it confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issue of expenses remained vague. According to the newspapers, the contract also governs any lobbying against the 31% duties imposed on Swiss imports by US President Donald Trump<\/a>. According to the Tamedia newspapers, Akin Gump is the second largest in the Washington lobbying industry with an annual revenue of $65 million. The engagement became known due to a legal requirement in the US, under which the law firm must disclose the mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The availability of advanced and powerful AI semiconductor chips is limited for companies from Switzerland, which is not regarded as an \u201cally\u201d in the US capital. Even before Trump assumed office, former President Joe Biden's administration imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has engaged a U.S. lobbying <\/a>firm to secure full access to artificial intelligence chips for the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO endorsed a Tamedia article that it had hired a lobbying firm in the US \u2013 the law firm Akin Gump \u2013 to assist Switzerland in gaining full access to AI chips. It did not provide further details on the mandate for the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Akin Gump for short) when asked by the news agency Keystone-SDA on Tuesday. \"The specialized American law firm is supporting Switzerland on the 'AI chips, '\" it confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issue of expenses remained vague. According to the newspapers, the contract also governs any lobbying against the 31% duties imposed on Swiss imports by US President Donald Trump<\/a>. According to the Tamedia newspapers, Akin Gump is the second largest in the Washington lobbying industry with an annual revenue of $65 million. The engagement became known due to a legal requirement in the US, under which the law firm must disclose the mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The availability of advanced and powerful AI semiconductor chips is limited for companies from Switzerland, which is not regarded as an \u201cally\u201d in the US capital. Even before Trump assumed office, former President Joe Biden's administration imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\"We allowed Trump to appropriate those themes of draining the swamp when it's complete hypocrisy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Drain the Swamp Act calls for permanent ban on lobbyist influence","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"drain-the-swamp-act-calls-for-permanent-ban-on-lobbyist-influence","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7529","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7504,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_content":"\n Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has engaged a U.S. lobbying <\/a>firm to secure full access to artificial intelligence chips for the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO endorsed a Tamedia article that it had hired a lobbying firm in the US \u2013 the law firm Akin Gump \u2013 to assist Switzerland in gaining full access to AI chips. It did not provide further details on the mandate for the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Akin Gump for short) when asked by the news agency Keystone-SDA on Tuesday. \"The specialized American law firm is supporting Switzerland on the 'AI chips, '\" it confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issue of expenses remained vague. According to the newspapers, the contract also governs any lobbying against the 31% duties imposed on Swiss imports by US President Donald Trump<\/a>. According to the Tamedia newspapers, Akin Gump is the second largest in the Washington lobbying industry with an annual revenue of $65 million. The engagement became known due to a legal requirement in the US, under which the law firm must disclose the mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The availability of advanced and powerful AI semiconductor chips is limited for companies from Switzerland, which is not regarded as an \u201cally\u201d in the US capital. Even before Trump assumed office, former President Joe Biden's administration imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\"We allowed Trump to appropriate those themes of draining the swamp when it's complete hypocrisy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Drain the Swamp Act calls for permanent ban on lobbyist influence","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"drain-the-swamp-act-calls-for-permanent-ban-on-lobbyist-influence","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7529","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7504,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_content":"\n Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has engaged a U.S. lobbying <\/a>firm to secure full access to artificial intelligence chips for the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO endorsed a Tamedia article that it had hired a lobbying firm in the US \u2013 the law firm Akin Gump \u2013 to assist Switzerland in gaining full access to AI chips. It did not provide further details on the mandate for the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Akin Gump for short) when asked by the news agency Keystone-SDA on Tuesday. \"The specialized American law firm is supporting Switzerland on the 'AI chips, '\" it confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issue of expenses remained vague. According to the newspapers, the contract also governs any lobbying against the 31% duties imposed on Swiss imports by US President Donald Trump<\/a>. According to the Tamedia newspapers, Akin Gump is the second largest in the Washington lobbying industry with an annual revenue of $65 million. The engagement became known due to a legal requirement in the US, under which the law firm must disclose the mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The availability of advanced and powerful AI semiconductor chips is limited for companies from Switzerland, which is not regarded as an \u201cally\u201d in the US capital. Even before Trump assumed office, former President Joe Biden's administration imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We allowed Trump to appropriate those themes of draining the swamp when it's complete hypocrisy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Drain the Swamp Act calls for permanent ban on lobbyist influence","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"drain-the-swamp-act-calls-for-permanent-ban-on-lobbyist-influence","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7529","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7504,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_content":"\n Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has engaged a U.S. lobbying <\/a>firm to secure full access to artificial intelligence chips for the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO endorsed a Tamedia article that it had hired a lobbying firm in the US \u2013 the law firm Akin Gump \u2013 to assist Switzerland in gaining full access to AI chips. It did not provide further details on the mandate for the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Akin Gump for short) when asked by the news agency Keystone-SDA on Tuesday. \"The specialized American law firm is supporting Switzerland on the 'AI chips, '\" it confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issue of expenses remained vague. According to the newspapers, the contract also governs any lobbying against the 31% duties imposed on Swiss imports by US President Donald Trump<\/a>. According to the Tamedia newspapers, Akin Gump is the second largest in the Washington lobbying industry with an annual revenue of $65 million. The engagement became known due to a legal requirement in the US, under which the law firm must disclose the mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The availability of advanced and powerful AI semiconductor chips is limited for companies from Switzerland, which is not regarded as an \u201cally\u201d in the US capital. Even before Trump assumed office, former President Joe Biden's administration imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cWe have to be the party that puts money out of politics, puts the special influence out of politics, opposes corruption,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We allowed Trump to appropriate those themes of draining the swamp when it's complete hypocrisy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Drain the Swamp Act calls for permanent ban on lobbyist influence","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"drain-the-swamp-act-calls-for-permanent-ban-on-lobbyist-influence","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7529","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7504,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_content":"\n Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has engaged a U.S. lobbying <\/a>firm to secure full access to artificial intelligence chips for the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO endorsed a Tamedia article that it had hired a lobbying firm in the US \u2013 the law firm Akin Gump \u2013 to assist Switzerland in gaining full access to AI chips. It did not provide further details on the mandate for the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Akin Gump for short) when asked by the news agency Keystone-SDA on Tuesday. \"The specialized American law firm is supporting Switzerland on the 'AI chips, '\" it confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issue of expenses remained vague. According to the newspapers, the contract also governs any lobbying against the 31% duties imposed on Swiss imports by US President Donald Trump<\/a>. According to the Tamedia newspapers, Akin Gump is the second largest in the Washington lobbying industry with an annual revenue of $65 million. The engagement became known due to a legal requirement in the US, under which the law firm must disclose the mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The availability of advanced and powerful AI semiconductor chips is limited for companies from Switzerland, which is not regarded as an \u201cally\u201d in the US capital. Even before Trump assumed office, former President Joe Biden's administration imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cWe have to be the party that puts money out of politics, puts the special influence out of politics, opposes corruption,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We allowed Trump to appropriate those themes of draining the swamp when it's complete hypocrisy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Drain the Swamp Act calls for permanent ban on lobbyist influence","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"drain-the-swamp-act-calls-for-permanent-ban-on-lobbyist-influence","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7529","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7504,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_content":"\n Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has engaged a U.S. lobbying <\/a>firm to secure full access to artificial intelligence chips for the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO endorsed a Tamedia article that it had hired a lobbying firm in the US \u2013 the law firm Akin Gump \u2013 to assist Switzerland in gaining full access to AI chips. It did not provide further details on the mandate for the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Akin Gump for short) when asked by the news agency Keystone-SDA on Tuesday. \"The specialized American law firm is supporting Switzerland on the 'AI chips, '\" it confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issue of expenses remained vague. According to the newspapers, the contract also governs any lobbying against the 31% duties imposed on Swiss imports by US President Donald Trump<\/a>. According to the Tamedia newspapers, Akin Gump is the second largest in the Washington lobbying industry with an annual revenue of $65 million. The engagement became known due to a legal requirement in the US, under which the law firm must disclose the mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The availability of advanced and powerful AI semiconductor chips is limited for companies from Switzerland, which is not regarded as an \u201cally\u201d in the US capital. Even before Trump assumed office, former President Joe Biden's administration imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Nevertheless, Khanna is adamant that Democrats need to recapture anti-corruption as a signature cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have to be the party that puts money out of politics, puts the special influence out of politics, opposes corruption,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We allowed Trump to appropriate those themes of draining the swamp when it's complete hypocrisy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Drain the Swamp Act calls for permanent ban on lobbyist influence","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"drain-the-swamp-act-calls-for-permanent-ban-on-lobbyist-influence","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7529","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7504,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_content":"\n Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has engaged a U.S. lobbying <\/a>firm to secure full access to artificial intelligence chips for the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO endorsed a Tamedia article that it had hired a lobbying firm in the US \u2013 the law firm Akin Gump \u2013 to assist Switzerland in gaining full access to AI chips. It did not provide further details on the mandate for the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Akin Gump for short) when asked by the news agency Keystone-SDA on Tuesday. \"The specialized American law firm is supporting Switzerland on the 'AI chips, '\" it confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issue of expenses remained vague. According to the newspapers, the contract also governs any lobbying against the 31% duties imposed on Swiss imports by US President Donald Trump<\/a>. According to the Tamedia newspapers, Akin Gump is the second largest in the Washington lobbying industry with an annual revenue of $65 million. The engagement became known due to a legal requirement in the US, under which the law firm must disclose the mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The availability of advanced and powerful AI semiconductor chips is limited for companies from Switzerland, which is not regarded as an \u201cally\u201d in the US capital. Even before Trump assumed office, former President Joe Biden's administration imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
But the bill seems to be mum on independent oversight mechanisms that would be immune to presidential pressure. And with Republicans holding the House, Senate and White House trifecta, the legislation has long-shot chances of moving forward without the blessing of Trump allies on Capitol Hill<\/a>. Without bipartisan support, legislative attempts to reinstate or strengthen ethics rules may have a hard time moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nevertheless, Khanna is adamant that Democrats need to recapture anti-corruption as a signature cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have to be the party that puts money out of politics, puts the special influence out of politics, opposes corruption,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We allowed Trump to appropriate those themes of draining the swamp when it's complete hypocrisy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Drain the Swamp Act calls for permanent ban on lobbyist influence","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"drain-the-swamp-act-calls-for-permanent-ban-on-lobbyist-influence","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7529","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7504,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_content":"\n Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has engaged a U.S. lobbying <\/a>firm to secure full access to artificial intelligence chips for the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO endorsed a Tamedia article that it had hired a lobbying firm in the US \u2013 the law firm Akin Gump \u2013 to assist Switzerland in gaining full access to AI chips. It did not provide further details on the mandate for the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Akin Gump for short) when asked by the news agency Keystone-SDA on Tuesday. \"The specialized American law firm is supporting Switzerland on the 'AI chips, '\" it confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issue of expenses remained vague. According to the newspapers, the contract also governs any lobbying against the 31% duties imposed on Swiss imports by US President Donald Trump<\/a>. According to the Tamedia newspapers, Akin Gump is the second largest in the Washington lobbying industry with an annual revenue of $65 million. The engagement became known due to a legal requirement in the US, under which the law firm must disclose the mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The availability of advanced and powerful AI semiconductor chips is limited for companies from Switzerland, which is not regarded as an \u201cally\u201d in the US capital. Even before Trump assumed office, former President Joe Biden's administration imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Though still in very preliminary stages, the intention would be to have the public integrity section of the justice department lead the way if the bill is passed, Khanna said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the bill seems to be mum on independent oversight mechanisms that would be immune to presidential pressure. And with Republicans holding the House, Senate and White House trifecta, the legislation has long-shot chances of moving forward without the blessing of Trump allies on Capitol Hill<\/a>. Without bipartisan support, legislative attempts to reinstate or strengthen ethics rules may have a hard time moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nevertheless, Khanna is adamant that Democrats need to recapture anti-corruption as a signature cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have to be the party that puts money out of politics, puts the special influence out of politics, opposes corruption,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We allowed Trump to appropriate those themes of draining the swamp when it's complete hypocrisy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Drain the Swamp Act calls for permanent ban on lobbyist influence","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"drain-the-swamp-act-calls-for-permanent-ban-on-lobbyist-influence","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7529","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7504,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_content":"\n Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has engaged a U.S. lobbying <\/a>firm to secure full access to artificial intelligence chips for the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO endorsed a Tamedia article that it had hired a lobbying firm in the US \u2013 the law firm Akin Gump \u2013 to assist Switzerland in gaining full access to AI chips. It did not provide further details on the mandate for the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Akin Gump for short) when asked by the news agency Keystone-SDA on Tuesday. \"The specialized American law firm is supporting Switzerland on the 'AI chips, '\" it confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issue of expenses remained vague. According to the newspapers, the contract also governs any lobbying against the 31% duties imposed on Swiss imports by US President Donald Trump<\/a>. According to the Tamedia newspapers, Akin Gump is the second largest in the Washington lobbying industry with an annual revenue of $65 million. The engagement became known due to a legal requirement in the US, under which the law firm must disclose the mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The availability of advanced and powerful AI semiconductor chips is limited for companies from Switzerland, which is not regarded as an \u201cally\u201d in the US capital. Even before Trump assumed office, former President Joe Biden's administration imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
We began with a meme coin. I mean, that was the most egregious violation. That's like having a<\/a> Swiss bank account in place, where individuals can simply purchase your meme coin, the world isn't aware of it, and they can approach you and prove that they did it,\" Khanna said. \"There is a complete regression on ethics standards, and, of course, the politicization of the civil service.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though still in very preliminary stages, the intention would be to have the public integrity section of the justice department lead the way if the bill is passed, Khanna said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the bill seems to be mum on independent oversight mechanisms that would be immune to presidential pressure. And with Republicans holding the House, Senate and White House trifecta, the legislation has long-shot chances of moving forward without the blessing of Trump allies on Capitol Hill<\/a>. Without bipartisan support, legislative attempts to reinstate or strengthen ethics rules may have a hard time moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nevertheless, Khanna is adamant that Democrats need to recapture anti-corruption as a signature cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have to be the party that puts money out of politics, puts the special influence out of politics, opposes corruption,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We allowed Trump to appropriate those themes of draining the swamp when it's complete hypocrisy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Drain the Swamp Act calls for permanent ban on lobbyist influence","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"drain-the-swamp-act-calls-for-permanent-ban-on-lobbyist-influence","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7529","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7504,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_content":"\n Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has engaged a U.S. lobbying <\/a>firm to secure full access to artificial intelligence chips for the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO endorsed a Tamedia article that it had hired a lobbying firm in the US \u2013 the law firm Akin Gump \u2013 to assist Switzerland in gaining full access to AI chips. It did not provide further details on the mandate for the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Akin Gump for short) when asked by the news agency Keystone-SDA on Tuesday. \"The specialized American law firm is supporting Switzerland on the 'AI chips, '\" it confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issue of expenses remained vague. According to the newspapers, the contract also governs any lobbying against the 31% duties imposed on Swiss imports by US President Donald Trump<\/a>. According to the Tamedia newspapers, Akin Gump is the second largest in the Washington lobbying industry with an annual revenue of $65 million. The engagement became known due to a legal requirement in the US, under which the law firm must disclose the mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The availability of advanced and powerful AI semiconductor chips is limited for companies from Switzerland, which is not regarded as an \u201cally\u201d in the US capital. Even before Trump assumed office, former President Joe Biden's administration imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Khanna, one of a group of Congress members who accepts no political action committee and lobbyist contributions, said what he observes is hypocrisy in the current government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We began with a meme coin. I mean, that was the most egregious violation. That's like having a<\/a> Swiss bank account in place, where individuals can simply purchase your meme coin, the world isn't aware of it, and they can approach you and prove that they did it,\" Khanna said. \"There is a complete regression on ethics standards, and, of course, the politicization of the civil service.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though still in very preliminary stages, the intention would be to have the public integrity section of the justice department lead the way if the bill is passed, Khanna said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the bill seems to be mum on independent oversight mechanisms that would be immune to presidential pressure. And with Republicans holding the House, Senate and White House trifecta, the legislation has long-shot chances of moving forward without the blessing of Trump allies on Capitol Hill<\/a>. Without bipartisan support, legislative attempts to reinstate or strengthen ethics rules may have a hard time moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nevertheless, Khanna is adamant that Democrats need to recapture anti-corruption as a signature cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have to be the party that puts money out of politics, puts the special influence out of politics, opposes corruption,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We allowed Trump to appropriate those themes of draining the swamp when it's complete hypocrisy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Drain the Swamp Act calls for permanent ban on lobbyist influence","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"drain-the-swamp-act-calls-for-permanent-ban-on-lobbyist-influence","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7529","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7504,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_content":"\n Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has engaged a U.S. lobbying <\/a>firm to secure full access to artificial intelligence chips for the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO endorsed a Tamedia article that it had hired a lobbying firm in the US \u2013 the law firm Akin Gump \u2013 to assist Switzerland in gaining full access to AI chips. It did not provide further details on the mandate for the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Akin Gump for short) when asked by the news agency Keystone-SDA on Tuesday. \"The specialized American law firm is supporting Switzerland on the 'AI chips, '\" it confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issue of expenses remained vague. According to the newspapers, the contract also governs any lobbying against the 31% duties imposed on Swiss imports by US President Donald Trump<\/a>. According to the Tamedia newspapers, Akin Gump is the second largest in the Washington lobbying industry with an annual revenue of $65 million. The engagement became known due to a legal requirement in the US, under which the law firm must disclose the mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The availability of advanced and powerful AI semiconductor chips is limited for companies from Switzerland, which is not regarded as an \u201cally\u201d in the US capital. Even before Trump assumed office, former President Joe Biden's administration imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Trump's campaign business \u2013 selling everything from gold-plated sneakers to diamond watches and branded Bibles \u2013 reflected a trend of profiteering off of political clout that Khanna's bill seeks to combat at the governmental level. The White House's recent easing of ethics guidelines is in contrast to his initial administration, when he first took away a five-year lobbying ban on outgoing officials \u2013 only to overturn those very same prohibitions on his last days in office in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Khanna, one of a group of Congress members who accepts no political action committee and lobbyist contributions, said what he observes is hypocrisy in the current government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We began with a meme coin. I mean, that was the most egregious violation. That's like having a<\/a> Swiss bank account in place, where individuals can simply purchase your meme coin, the world isn't aware of it, and they can approach you and prove that they did it,\" Khanna said. \"There is a complete regression on ethics standards, and, of course, the politicization of the civil service.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though still in very preliminary stages, the intention would be to have the public integrity section of the justice department lead the way if the bill is passed, Khanna said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the bill seems to be mum on independent oversight mechanisms that would be immune to presidential pressure. And with Republicans holding the House, Senate and White House trifecta, the legislation has long-shot chances of moving forward without the blessing of Trump allies on Capitol Hill<\/a>. Without bipartisan support, legislative attempts to reinstate or strengthen ethics rules may have a hard time moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nevertheless, Khanna is adamant that Democrats need to recapture anti-corruption as a signature cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have to be the party that puts money out of politics, puts the special influence out of politics, opposes corruption,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We allowed Trump to appropriate those themes of draining the swamp when it's complete hypocrisy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Drain the Swamp Act calls for permanent ban on lobbyist influence","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"drain-the-swamp-act-calls-for-permanent-ban-on-lobbyist-influence","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7529","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7504,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_content":"\n Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has engaged a U.S. lobbying <\/a>firm to secure full access to artificial intelligence chips for the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO endorsed a Tamedia article that it had hired a lobbying firm in the US \u2013 the law firm Akin Gump \u2013 to assist Switzerland in gaining full access to AI chips. It did not provide further details on the mandate for the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Akin Gump for short) when asked by the news agency Keystone-SDA on Tuesday. \"The specialized American law firm is supporting Switzerland on the 'AI chips, '\" it confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issue of expenses remained vague. According to the newspapers, the contract also governs any lobbying against the 31% duties imposed on Swiss imports by US President Donald Trump<\/a>. According to the Tamedia newspapers, Akin Gump is the second largest in the Washington lobbying industry with an annual revenue of $65 million. The engagement became known due to a legal requirement in the US, under which the law firm must disclose the mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The availability of advanced and powerful AI semiconductor chips is limited for companies from Switzerland, which is not regarded as an \u201cally\u201d in the US capital. Even before Trump assumed office, former President Joe Biden's administration imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The congressman's bill is in direct response to Trump's move to revoke a Biden-era executive order on ethics regulations when he returned to office in January. The legislation would bar appointees from receiving gifts from registered lobbyists, require two-year cooling-off periods for officials entering and leaving government, and prohibit special \"golden parachute\" contributions from previous employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump's campaign business \u2013 selling everything from gold-plated sneakers to diamond watches and branded Bibles \u2013 reflected a trend of profiteering off of political clout that Khanna's bill seeks to combat at the governmental level. The White House's recent easing of ethics guidelines is in contrast to his initial administration, when he first took away a five-year lobbying ban on outgoing officials \u2013 only to overturn those very same prohibitions on his last days in office in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Khanna, one of a group of Congress members who accepts no political action committee and lobbyist contributions, said what he observes is hypocrisy in the current government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We began with a meme coin. I mean, that was the most egregious violation. That's like having a<\/a> Swiss bank account in place, where individuals can simply purchase your meme coin, the world isn't aware of it, and they can approach you and prove that they did it,\" Khanna said. \"There is a complete regression on ethics standards, and, of course, the politicization of the civil service.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though still in very preliminary stages, the intention would be to have the public integrity section of the justice department lead the way if the bill is passed, Khanna said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the bill seems to be mum on independent oversight mechanisms that would be immune to presidential pressure. And with Republicans holding the House, Senate and White House trifecta, the legislation has long-shot chances of moving forward without the blessing of Trump allies on Capitol Hill<\/a>. Without bipartisan support, legislative attempts to reinstate or strengthen ethics rules may have a hard time moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nevertheless, Khanna is adamant that Democrats need to recapture anti-corruption as a signature cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have to be the party that puts money out of politics, puts the special influence out of politics, opposes corruption,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We allowed Trump to appropriate those themes of draining the swamp when it's complete hypocrisy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Drain the Swamp Act calls for permanent ban on lobbyist influence","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"drain-the-swamp-act-calls-for-permanent-ban-on-lobbyist-influence","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7529","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7504,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_content":"\n Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has engaged a U.S. lobbying <\/a>firm to secure full access to artificial intelligence chips for the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO endorsed a Tamedia article that it had hired a lobbying firm in the US \u2013 the law firm Akin Gump \u2013 to assist Switzerland in gaining full access to AI chips. It did not provide further details on the mandate for the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Akin Gump for short) when asked by the news agency Keystone-SDA on Tuesday. \"The specialized American law firm is supporting Switzerland on the 'AI chips, '\" it confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issue of expenses remained vague. According to the newspapers, the contract also governs any lobbying against the 31% duties imposed on Swiss imports by US President Donald Trump<\/a>. According to the Tamedia newspapers, Akin Gump is the second largest in the Washington lobbying industry with an annual revenue of $65 million. The engagement became known due to a legal requirement in the US, under which the law firm must disclose the mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The availability of advanced and powerful AI semiconductor chips is limited for companies from Switzerland, which is not regarded as an \u201cally\u201d in the US capital. Even before Trump assumed office, former President Joe Biden's administration imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\"He campaigned on draining the swamp, and then he goes in there and he says, no, lobbyists can give gifts to White House staff,\" Khanna said. \"What I'm saying is that we must prohibit lobbyists from giving gifts to White House staff, not just this administration, but for all administrations in the future.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n The congressman's bill is in direct response to Trump's move to revoke a Biden-era executive order on ethics regulations when he returned to office in January. The legislation would bar appointees from receiving gifts from registered lobbyists, require two-year cooling-off periods for officials entering and leaving government, and prohibit special \"golden parachute\" contributions from previous employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump's campaign business \u2013 selling everything from gold-plated sneakers to diamond watches and branded Bibles \u2013 reflected a trend of profiteering off of political clout that Khanna's bill seeks to combat at the governmental level. The White House's recent easing of ethics guidelines is in contrast to his initial administration, when he first took away a five-year lobbying ban on outgoing officials \u2013 only to overturn those very same prohibitions on his last days in office in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Khanna, one of a group of Congress members who accepts no political action committee and lobbyist contributions, said what he observes is hypocrisy in the current government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We began with a meme coin. I mean, that was the most egregious violation. That's like having a<\/a> Swiss bank account in place, where individuals can simply purchase your meme coin, the world isn't aware of it, and they can approach you and prove that they did it,\" Khanna said. \"There is a complete regression on ethics standards, and, of course, the politicization of the civil service.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though still in very preliminary stages, the intention would be to have the public integrity section of the justice department lead the way if the bill is passed, Khanna said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the bill seems to be mum on independent oversight mechanisms that would be immune to presidential pressure. And with Republicans holding the House, Senate and White House trifecta, the legislation has long-shot chances of moving forward without the blessing of Trump allies on Capitol Hill<\/a>. Without bipartisan support, legislative attempts to reinstate or strengthen ethics rules may have a hard time moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nevertheless, Khanna is adamant that Democrats need to recapture anti-corruption as a signature cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have to be the party that puts money out of politics, puts the special influence out of politics, opposes corruption,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We allowed Trump to appropriate those themes of draining the swamp when it's complete hypocrisy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Drain the Swamp Act calls for permanent ban on lobbyist influence","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"drain-the-swamp-act-calls-for-permanent-ban-on-lobbyist-influence","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7529","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7504,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_content":"\n Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has engaged a U.S. lobbying <\/a>firm to secure full access to artificial intelligence chips for the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO endorsed a Tamedia article that it had hired a lobbying firm in the US \u2013 the law firm Akin Gump \u2013 to assist Switzerland in gaining full access to AI chips. It did not provide further details on the mandate for the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Akin Gump for short) when asked by the news agency Keystone-SDA on Tuesday. \"The specialized American law firm is supporting Switzerland on the 'AI chips, '\" it confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issue of expenses remained vague. According to the newspapers, the contract also governs any lobbying against the 31% duties imposed on Swiss imports by US President Donald Trump<\/a>. According to the Tamedia newspapers, Akin Gump is the second largest in the Washington lobbying industry with an annual revenue of $65 million. The engagement became known due to a legal requirement in the US, under which the law firm must disclose the mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The availability of advanced and powerful AI semiconductor chips is limited for companies from Switzerland, which is not regarded as an \u201cally\u201d in the US capital. Even before Trump assumed office, former President Joe Biden's administration imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The \"Drain the Swamp Act\" would make permanent law the ethics requirements already put in place by executive order, such as prohibitions on lobbyist gifts and \"revolving door\" restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"He campaigned on draining the swamp, and then he goes in there and he says, no, lobbyists can give gifts to White House staff,\" Khanna said. \"What I'm saying is that we must prohibit lobbyists from giving gifts to White House staff, not just this administration, but for all administrations in the future.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n The congressman's bill is in direct response to Trump's move to revoke a Biden-era executive order on ethics regulations when he returned to office in January. The legislation would bar appointees from receiving gifts from registered lobbyists, require two-year cooling-off periods for officials entering and leaving government, and prohibit special \"golden parachute\" contributions from previous employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump's campaign business \u2013 selling everything from gold-plated sneakers to diamond watches and branded Bibles \u2013 reflected a trend of profiteering off of political clout that Khanna's bill seeks to combat at the governmental level. The White House's recent easing of ethics guidelines is in contrast to his initial administration, when he first took away a five-year lobbying ban on outgoing officials \u2013 only to overturn those very same prohibitions on his last days in office in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Khanna, one of a group of Congress members who accepts no political action committee and lobbyist contributions, said what he observes is hypocrisy in the current government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We began with a meme coin. I mean, that was the most egregious violation. That's like having a<\/a> Swiss bank account in place, where individuals can simply purchase your meme coin, the world isn't aware of it, and they can approach you and prove that they did it,\" Khanna said. \"There is a complete regression on ethics standards, and, of course, the politicization of the civil service.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though still in very preliminary stages, the intention would be to have the public integrity section of the justice department lead the way if the bill is passed, Khanna said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the bill seems to be mum on independent oversight mechanisms that would be immune to presidential pressure. And with Republicans holding the House, Senate and White House trifecta, the legislation has long-shot chances of moving forward without the blessing of Trump allies on Capitol Hill<\/a>. Without bipartisan support, legislative attempts to reinstate or strengthen ethics rules may have a hard time moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nevertheless, Khanna is adamant that Democrats need to recapture anti-corruption as a signature cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have to be the party that puts money out of politics, puts the special influence out of politics, opposes corruption,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We allowed Trump to appropriate those themes of draining the swamp when it's complete hypocrisy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Drain the Swamp Act calls for permanent ban on lobbyist influence","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"drain-the-swamp-act-calls-for-permanent-ban-on-lobbyist-influence","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7529","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7504,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_content":"\n Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has engaged a U.S. lobbying <\/a>firm to secure full access to artificial intelligence chips for the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO endorsed a Tamedia article that it had hired a lobbying firm in the US \u2013 the law firm Akin Gump \u2013 to assist Switzerland in gaining full access to AI chips. It did not provide further details on the mandate for the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Akin Gump for short) when asked by the news agency Keystone-SDA on Tuesday. \"The specialized American law firm is supporting Switzerland on the 'AI chips, '\" it confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issue of expenses remained vague. According to the newspapers, the contract also governs any lobbying against the 31% duties imposed on Swiss imports by US President Donald Trump<\/a>. According to the Tamedia newspapers, Akin Gump is the second largest in the Washington lobbying industry with an annual revenue of $65 million. The engagement became known due to a legal requirement in the US, under which the law firm must disclose the mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The availability of advanced and powerful AI semiconductor chips is limited for companies from Switzerland, which is not regarded as an \u201cally\u201d in the US capital. Even before Trump assumed office, former President Joe Biden's administration imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
California Congressman Ro Khanna is filing legislation that flips the president's own slogan back on him and would require White House staff to adhere to rigid anti-corruption protocols after Donald Trump<\/a> dismantled ethics guidelines put in place by his predecessor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The \"Drain the Swamp Act\" would make permanent law the ethics requirements already put in place by executive order, such as prohibitions on lobbyist gifts and \"revolving door\" restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"He campaigned on draining the swamp, and then he goes in there and he says, no, lobbyists can give gifts to White House staff,\" Khanna said. \"What I'm saying is that we must prohibit lobbyists from giving gifts to White House staff, not just this administration, but for all administrations in the future.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n The congressman's bill is in direct response to Trump's move to revoke a Biden-era executive order on ethics regulations when he returned to office in January. The legislation would bar appointees from receiving gifts from registered lobbyists, require two-year cooling-off periods for officials entering and leaving government, and prohibit special \"golden parachute\" contributions from previous employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump's campaign business \u2013 selling everything from gold-plated sneakers to diamond watches and branded Bibles \u2013 reflected a trend of profiteering off of political clout that Khanna's bill seeks to combat at the governmental level. The White House's recent easing of ethics guidelines is in contrast to his initial administration, when he first took away a five-year lobbying ban on outgoing officials \u2013 only to overturn those very same prohibitions on his last days in office in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Khanna, one of a group of Congress members who accepts no political action committee and lobbyist contributions, said what he observes is hypocrisy in the current government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We began with a meme coin. I mean, that was the most egregious violation. That's like having a<\/a> Swiss bank account in place, where individuals can simply purchase your meme coin, the world isn't aware of it, and they can approach you and prove that they did it,\" Khanna said. \"There is a complete regression on ethics standards, and, of course, the politicization of the civil service.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though still in very preliminary stages, the intention would be to have the public integrity section of the justice department lead the way if the bill is passed, Khanna said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the bill seems to be mum on independent oversight mechanisms that would be immune to presidential pressure. And with Republicans holding the House, Senate and White House trifecta, the legislation has long-shot chances of moving forward without the blessing of Trump allies on Capitol Hill<\/a>. Without bipartisan support, legislative attempts to reinstate or strengthen ethics rules may have a hard time moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nevertheless, Khanna is adamant that Democrats need to recapture anti-corruption as a signature cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have to be the party that puts money out of politics, puts the special influence out of politics, opposes corruption,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We allowed Trump to appropriate those themes of draining the swamp when it's complete hypocrisy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Drain the Swamp Act calls for permanent ban on lobbyist influence","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"drain-the-swamp-act-calls-for-permanent-ban-on-lobbyist-influence","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7529","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7504,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_content":"\n Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has engaged a U.S. lobbying <\/a>firm to secure full access to artificial intelligence chips for the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO endorsed a Tamedia article that it had hired a lobbying firm in the US \u2013 the law firm Akin Gump \u2013 to assist Switzerland in gaining full access to AI chips. It did not provide further details on the mandate for the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Akin Gump for short) when asked by the news agency Keystone-SDA on Tuesday. \"The specialized American law firm is supporting Switzerland on the 'AI chips, '\" it confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issue of expenses remained vague. According to the newspapers, the contract also governs any lobbying against the 31% duties imposed on Swiss imports by US President Donald Trump<\/a>. According to the Tamedia newspapers, Akin Gump is the second largest in the Washington lobbying industry with an annual revenue of $65 million. The engagement became known due to a legal requirement in the US, under which the law firm must disclose the mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The availability of advanced and powerful AI semiconductor chips is limited for companies from Switzerland, which is not regarded as an \u201cally\u201d in the US capital. Even before Trump assumed office, former President Joe Biden's administration imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
<\/p>\n","post_title":"The hidden lobby: How corporations use charities to shape policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-hidden-lobby-how-corporations-use-charities-to-shape-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:52:41","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:52:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7537","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7529,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-11 11:26:24","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-11 11:26:24","post_content":"\n California Congressman Ro Khanna is filing legislation that flips the president's own slogan back on him and would require White House staff to adhere to rigid anti-corruption protocols after Donald Trump<\/a> dismantled ethics guidelines put in place by his predecessor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The \"Drain the Swamp Act\" would make permanent law the ethics requirements already put in place by executive order, such as prohibitions on lobbyist gifts and \"revolving door\" restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"He campaigned on draining the swamp, and then he goes in there and he says, no, lobbyists can give gifts to White House staff,\" Khanna said. \"What I'm saying is that we must prohibit lobbyists from giving gifts to White House staff, not just this administration, but for all administrations in the future.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n The congressman's bill is in direct response to Trump's move to revoke a Biden-era executive order on ethics regulations when he returned to office in January. The legislation would bar appointees from receiving gifts from registered lobbyists, require two-year cooling-off periods for officials entering and leaving government, and prohibit special \"golden parachute\" contributions from previous employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump's campaign business \u2013 selling everything from gold-plated sneakers to diamond watches and branded Bibles \u2013 reflected a trend of profiteering off of political clout that Khanna's bill seeks to combat at the governmental level. The White House's recent easing of ethics guidelines is in contrast to his initial administration, when he first took away a five-year lobbying ban on outgoing officials \u2013 only to overturn those very same prohibitions on his last days in office in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Khanna, one of a group of Congress members who accepts no political action committee and lobbyist contributions, said what he observes is hypocrisy in the current government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We began with a meme coin. I mean, that was the most egregious violation. That's like having a<\/a> Swiss bank account in place, where individuals can simply purchase your meme coin, the world isn't aware of it, and they can approach you and prove that they did it,\" Khanna said. \"There is a complete regression on ethics standards, and, of course, the politicization of the civil service.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though still in very preliminary stages, the intention would be to have the public integrity section of the justice department lead the way if the bill is passed, Khanna said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the bill seems to be mum on independent oversight mechanisms that would be immune to presidential pressure. And with Republicans holding the House, Senate and White House trifecta, the legislation has long-shot chances of moving forward without the blessing of Trump allies on Capitol Hill<\/a>. Without bipartisan support, legislative attempts to reinstate or strengthen ethics rules may have a hard time moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nevertheless, Khanna is adamant that Democrats need to recapture anti-corruption as a signature cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have to be the party that puts money out of politics, puts the special influence out of politics, opposes corruption,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We allowed Trump to appropriate those themes of draining the swamp when it's complete hypocrisy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Drain the Swamp Act calls for permanent ban on lobbyist influence","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"drain-the-swamp-act-calls-for-permanent-ban-on-lobbyist-influence","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7529","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7504,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_content":"\n Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has engaged a U.S. lobbying <\/a>firm to secure full access to artificial intelligence chips for the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO endorsed a Tamedia article that it had hired a lobbying firm in the US \u2013 the law firm Akin Gump \u2013 to assist Switzerland in gaining full access to AI chips. It did not provide further details on the mandate for the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Akin Gump for short) when asked by the news agency Keystone-SDA on Tuesday. \"The specialized American law firm is supporting Switzerland on the 'AI chips, '\" it confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issue of expenses remained vague. According to the newspapers, the contract also governs any lobbying against the 31% duties imposed on Swiss imports by US President Donald Trump<\/a>. According to the Tamedia newspapers, Akin Gump is the second largest in the Washington lobbying industry with an annual revenue of $65 million. The engagement became known due to a legal requirement in the US, under which the law firm must disclose the mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The availability of advanced and powerful AI semiconductor chips is limited for companies from Switzerland, which is not regarded as an \u201cally\u201d in the US capital. Even before Trump assumed office, former President Joe Biden's administration imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
These are heretofore unappreciated channels at work when it comes to corporate political power that policymakers should take into consideration when determining how powerful corporations will be,\" Kim said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"The hidden lobby: How corporations use charities to shape policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-hidden-lobby-how-corporations-use-charities-to-shape-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:52:41","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:52:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7537","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7529,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-11 11:26:24","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-11 11:26:24","post_content":"\n California Congressman Ro Khanna is filing legislation that flips the president's own slogan back on him and would require White House staff to adhere to rigid anti-corruption protocols after Donald Trump<\/a> dismantled ethics guidelines put in place by his predecessor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The \"Drain the Swamp Act\" would make permanent law the ethics requirements already put in place by executive order, such as prohibitions on lobbyist gifts and \"revolving door\" restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"He campaigned on draining the swamp, and then he goes in there and he says, no, lobbyists can give gifts to White House staff,\" Khanna said. \"What I'm saying is that we must prohibit lobbyists from giving gifts to White House staff, not just this administration, but for all administrations in the future.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n The congressman's bill is in direct response to Trump's move to revoke a Biden-era executive order on ethics regulations when he returned to office in January. The legislation would bar appointees from receiving gifts from registered lobbyists, require two-year cooling-off periods for officials entering and leaving government, and prohibit special \"golden parachute\" contributions from previous employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump's campaign business \u2013 selling everything from gold-plated sneakers to diamond watches and branded Bibles \u2013 reflected a trend of profiteering off of political clout that Khanna's bill seeks to combat at the governmental level. The White House's recent easing of ethics guidelines is in contrast to his initial administration, when he first took away a five-year lobbying ban on outgoing officials \u2013 only to overturn those very same prohibitions on his last days in office in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Khanna, one of a group of Congress members who accepts no political action committee and lobbyist contributions, said what he observes is hypocrisy in the current government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We began with a meme coin. I mean, that was the most egregious violation. That's like having a<\/a> Swiss bank account in place, where individuals can simply purchase your meme coin, the world isn't aware of it, and they can approach you and prove that they did it,\" Khanna said. \"There is a complete regression on ethics standards, and, of course, the politicization of the civil service.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though still in very preliminary stages, the intention would be to have the public integrity section of the justice department lead the way if the bill is passed, Khanna said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the bill seems to be mum on independent oversight mechanisms that would be immune to presidential pressure. And with Republicans holding the House, Senate and White House trifecta, the legislation has long-shot chances of moving forward without the blessing of Trump allies on Capitol Hill<\/a>. Without bipartisan support, legislative attempts to reinstate or strengthen ethics rules may have a hard time moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nevertheless, Khanna is adamant that Democrats need to recapture anti-corruption as a signature cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have to be the party that puts money out of politics, puts the special influence out of politics, opposes corruption,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We allowed Trump to appropriate those themes of draining the swamp when it's complete hypocrisy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Drain the Swamp Act calls for permanent ban on lobbyist influence","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"drain-the-swamp-act-calls-for-permanent-ban-on-lobbyist-influence","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7529","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7504,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_content":"\n Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has engaged a U.S. lobbying <\/a>firm to secure full access to artificial intelligence chips for the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO endorsed a Tamedia article that it had hired a lobbying firm in the US \u2013 the law firm Akin Gump \u2013 to assist Switzerland in gaining full access to AI chips. It did not provide further details on the mandate for the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Akin Gump for short) when asked by the news agency Keystone-SDA on Tuesday. \"The specialized American law firm is supporting Switzerland on the 'AI chips, '\" it confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issue of expenses remained vague. According to the newspapers, the contract also governs any lobbying against the 31% duties imposed on Swiss imports by US President Donald Trump<\/a>. According to the Tamedia newspapers, Akin Gump is the second largest in the Washington lobbying industry with an annual revenue of $65 million. The engagement became known due to a legal requirement in the US, under which the law firm must disclose the mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The availability of advanced and powerful AI semiconductor chips is limited for companies from Switzerland, which is not regarded as an \u201cally\u201d in the US capital. Even before Trump assumed office, former President Joe Biden's administration imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Since lobbying is such a cost-effective utilization of resources, and since charities can lend their warm brand name to these lobbying efforts, such assistance from charities could greatly<\/a> work to the benefit of these tied corporations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These are heretofore unappreciated channels at work when it comes to corporate political power that policymakers should take into consideration when determining how powerful corporations will be,\" Kim said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"The hidden lobby: How corporations use charities to shape policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-hidden-lobby-how-corporations-use-charities-to-shape-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:52:41","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:52:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7537","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7529,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-11 11:26:24","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-11 11:26:24","post_content":"\n California Congressman Ro Khanna is filing legislation that flips the president's own slogan back on him and would require White House staff to adhere to rigid anti-corruption protocols after Donald Trump<\/a> dismantled ethics guidelines put in place by his predecessor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The \"Drain the Swamp Act\" would make permanent law the ethics requirements already put in place by executive order, such as prohibitions on lobbyist gifts and \"revolving door\" restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"He campaigned on draining the swamp, and then he goes in there and he says, no, lobbyists can give gifts to White House staff,\" Khanna said. \"What I'm saying is that we must prohibit lobbyists from giving gifts to White House staff, not just this administration, but for all administrations in the future.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n The congressman's bill is in direct response to Trump's move to revoke a Biden-era executive order on ethics regulations when he returned to office in January. The legislation would bar appointees from receiving gifts from registered lobbyists, require two-year cooling-off periods for officials entering and leaving government, and prohibit special \"golden parachute\" contributions from previous employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump's campaign business \u2013 selling everything from gold-plated sneakers to diamond watches and branded Bibles \u2013 reflected a trend of profiteering off of political clout that Khanna's bill seeks to combat at the governmental level. The White House's recent easing of ethics guidelines is in contrast to his initial administration, when he first took away a five-year lobbying ban on outgoing officials \u2013 only to overturn those very same prohibitions on his last days in office in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Khanna, one of a group of Congress members who accepts no political action committee and lobbyist contributions, said what he observes is hypocrisy in the current government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We began with a meme coin. I mean, that was the most egregious violation. That's like having a<\/a> Swiss bank account in place, where individuals can simply purchase your meme coin, the world isn't aware of it, and they can approach you and prove that they did it,\" Khanna said. \"There is a complete regression on ethics standards, and, of course, the politicization of the civil service.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though still in very preliminary stages, the intention would be to have the public integrity section of the justice department lead the way if the bill is passed, Khanna said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the bill seems to be mum on independent oversight mechanisms that would be immune to presidential pressure. And with Republicans holding the House, Senate and White House trifecta, the legislation has long-shot chances of moving forward without the blessing of Trump allies on Capitol Hill<\/a>. Without bipartisan support, legislative attempts to reinstate or strengthen ethics rules may have a hard time moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nevertheless, Khanna is adamant that Democrats need to recapture anti-corruption as a signature cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have to be the party that puts money out of politics, puts the special influence out of politics, opposes corruption,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We allowed Trump to appropriate those themes of draining the swamp when it's complete hypocrisy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Drain the Swamp Act calls for permanent ban on lobbyist influence","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"drain-the-swamp-act-calls-for-permanent-ban-on-lobbyist-influence","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7529","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7504,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_content":"\n Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has engaged a U.S. lobbying <\/a>firm to secure full access to artificial intelligence chips for the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO endorsed a Tamedia article that it had hired a lobbying firm in the US \u2013 the law firm Akin Gump \u2013 to assist Switzerland in gaining full access to AI chips. It did not provide further details on the mandate for the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Akin Gump for short) when asked by the news agency Keystone-SDA on Tuesday. \"The specialized American law firm is supporting Switzerland on the 'AI chips, '\" it confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issue of expenses remained vague. According to the newspapers, the contract also governs any lobbying against the 31% duties imposed on Swiss imports by US President Donald Trump<\/a>. According to the Tamedia newspapers, Akin Gump is the second largest in the Washington lobbying industry with an annual revenue of $65 million. The engagement became known due to a legal requirement in the US, under which the law firm must disclose the mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The availability of advanced and powerful AI semiconductor chips is limited for companies from Switzerland, which is not regarded as an \u201cally\u201d in the US capital. Even before Trump assumed office, former President Joe Biden's administration imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Kim said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Since lobbying is such a cost-effective utilization of resources, and since charities can lend their warm brand name to these lobbying efforts, such assistance from charities could greatly<\/a> work to the benefit of these tied corporations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These are heretofore unappreciated channels at work when it comes to corporate political power that policymakers should take into consideration when determining how powerful corporations will be,\" Kim said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"The hidden lobby: How corporations use charities to shape policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-hidden-lobby-how-corporations-use-charities-to-shape-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:52:41","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:52:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7537","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7529,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-11 11:26:24","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-11 11:26:24","post_content":"\n California Congressman Ro Khanna is filing legislation that flips the president's own slogan back on him and would require White House staff to adhere to rigid anti-corruption protocols after Donald Trump<\/a> dismantled ethics guidelines put in place by his predecessor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The \"Drain the Swamp Act\" would make permanent law the ethics requirements already put in place by executive order, such as prohibitions on lobbyist gifts and \"revolving door\" restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"He campaigned on draining the swamp, and then he goes in there and he says, no, lobbyists can give gifts to White House staff,\" Khanna said. \"What I'm saying is that we must prohibit lobbyists from giving gifts to White House staff, not just this administration, but for all administrations in the future.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n The congressman's bill is in direct response to Trump's move to revoke a Biden-era executive order on ethics regulations when he returned to office in January. The legislation would bar appointees from receiving gifts from registered lobbyists, require two-year cooling-off periods for officials entering and leaving government, and prohibit special \"golden parachute\" contributions from previous employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump's campaign business \u2013 selling everything from gold-plated sneakers to diamond watches and branded Bibles \u2013 reflected a trend of profiteering off of political clout that Khanna's bill seeks to combat at the governmental level. The White House's recent easing of ethics guidelines is in contrast to his initial administration, when he first took away a five-year lobbying ban on outgoing officials \u2013 only to overturn those very same prohibitions on his last days in office in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Khanna, one of a group of Congress members who accepts no political action committee and lobbyist contributions, said what he observes is hypocrisy in the current government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We began with a meme coin. I mean, that was the most egregious violation. That's like having a<\/a> Swiss bank account in place, where individuals can simply purchase your meme coin, the world isn't aware of it, and they can approach you and prove that they did it,\" Khanna said. \"There is a complete regression on ethics standards, and, of course, the politicization of the civil service.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though still in very preliminary stages, the intention would be to have the public integrity section of the justice department lead the way if the bill is passed, Khanna said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the bill seems to be mum on independent oversight mechanisms that would be immune to presidential pressure. And with Republicans holding the House, Senate and White House trifecta, the legislation has long-shot chances of moving forward without the blessing of Trump allies on Capitol Hill<\/a>. Without bipartisan support, legislative attempts to reinstate or strengthen ethics rules may have a hard time moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nevertheless, Khanna is adamant that Democrats need to recapture anti-corruption as a signature cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have to be the party that puts money out of politics, puts the special influence out of politics, opposes corruption,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We allowed Trump to appropriate those themes of draining the swamp when it's complete hypocrisy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Drain the Swamp Act calls for permanent ban on lobbyist influence","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"drain-the-swamp-act-calls-for-permanent-ban-on-lobbyist-influence","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7529","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7504,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_content":"\n Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has engaged a U.S. lobbying <\/a>firm to secure full access to artificial intelligence chips for the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO endorsed a Tamedia article that it had hired a lobbying firm in the US \u2013 the law firm Akin Gump \u2013 to assist Switzerland in gaining full access to AI chips. It did not provide further details on the mandate for the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Akin Gump for short) when asked by the news agency Keystone-SDA on Tuesday. \"The specialized American law firm is supporting Switzerland on the 'AI chips, '\" it confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issue of expenses remained vague. According to the newspapers, the contract also governs any lobbying against the 31% duties imposed on Swiss imports by US President Donald Trump<\/a>. According to the Tamedia newspapers, Akin Gump is the second largest in the Washington lobbying industry with an annual revenue of $65 million. The engagement became known due to a legal requirement in the US, under which the law firm must disclose the mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The availability of advanced and powerful AI semiconductor chips is limited for companies from Switzerland, which is not regarded as an \u201cally\u201d in the US capital. Even before Trump assumed office, former President Joe Biden's administration imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\"These were the smoking guns that there's something going on that's not supposed to be happening,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Kim said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Since lobbying is such a cost-effective utilization of resources, and since charities can lend their warm brand name to these lobbying efforts, such assistance from charities could greatly<\/a> work to the benefit of these tied corporations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These are heretofore unappreciated channels at work when it comes to corporate political power that policymakers should take into consideration when determining how powerful corporations will be,\" Kim said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"The hidden lobby: How corporations use charities to shape policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-hidden-lobby-how-corporations-use-charities-to-shape-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:52:41","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:52:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7537","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7529,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-11 11:26:24","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-11 11:26:24","post_content":"\n California Congressman Ro Khanna is filing legislation that flips the president's own slogan back on him and would require White House staff to adhere to rigid anti-corruption protocols after Donald Trump<\/a> dismantled ethics guidelines put in place by his predecessor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The \"Drain the Swamp Act\" would make permanent law the ethics requirements already put in place by executive order, such as prohibitions on lobbyist gifts and \"revolving door\" restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"He campaigned on draining the swamp, and then he goes in there and he says, no, lobbyists can give gifts to White House staff,\" Khanna said. \"What I'm saying is that we must prohibit lobbyists from giving gifts to White House staff, not just this administration, but for all administrations in the future.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n The congressman's bill is in direct response to Trump's move to revoke a Biden-era executive order on ethics regulations when he returned to office in January. The legislation would bar appointees from receiving gifts from registered lobbyists, require two-year cooling-off periods for officials entering and leaving government, and prohibit special \"golden parachute\" contributions from previous employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump's campaign business \u2013 selling everything from gold-plated sneakers to diamond watches and branded Bibles \u2013 reflected a trend of profiteering off of political clout that Khanna's bill seeks to combat at the governmental level. The White House's recent easing of ethics guidelines is in contrast to his initial administration, when he first took away a five-year lobbying ban on outgoing officials \u2013 only to overturn those very same prohibitions on his last days in office in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Khanna, one of a group of Congress members who accepts no political action committee and lobbyist contributions, said what he observes is hypocrisy in the current government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We began with a meme coin. I mean, that was the most egregious violation. That's like having a<\/a> Swiss bank account in place, where individuals can simply purchase your meme coin, the world isn't aware of it, and they can approach you and prove that they did it,\" Khanna said. \"There is a complete regression on ethics standards, and, of course, the politicization of the civil service.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though still in very preliminary stages, the intention would be to have the public integrity section of the justice department lead the way if the bill is passed, Khanna said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the bill seems to be mum on independent oversight mechanisms that would be immune to presidential pressure. And with Republicans holding the House, Senate and White House trifecta, the legislation has long-shot chances of moving forward without the blessing of Trump allies on Capitol Hill<\/a>. Without bipartisan support, legislative attempts to reinstate or strengthen ethics rules may have a hard time moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nevertheless, Khanna is adamant that Democrats need to recapture anti-corruption as a signature cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have to be the party that puts money out of politics, puts the special influence out of politics, opposes corruption,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We allowed Trump to appropriate those themes of draining the swamp when it's complete hypocrisy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Drain the Swamp Act calls for permanent ban on lobbyist influence","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"drain-the-swamp-act-calls-for-permanent-ban-on-lobbyist-influence","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:35:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7529","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7504,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:01","post_content":"\n Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has engaged a U.S. lobbying <\/a>firm to secure full access to artificial intelligence chips for the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO endorsed a Tamedia article that it had hired a lobbying firm in the US \u2013 the law firm Akin Gump \u2013 to assist Switzerland in gaining full access to AI chips. It did not provide further details on the mandate for the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Akin Gump for short) when asked by the news agency Keystone-SDA on Tuesday. \"The specialized American law firm is supporting Switzerland on the 'AI chips, '\" it confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issue of expenses remained vague. According to the newspapers, the contract also governs any lobbying against the 31% duties imposed on Swiss imports by US President Donald Trump<\/a>. According to the Tamedia newspapers, Akin Gump is the second largest in the Washington lobbying industry with an annual revenue of $65 million. The engagement became known due to a legal requirement in the US, under which the law firm must disclose the mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The availability of advanced and powerful AI semiconductor chips is limited for companies from Switzerland, which is not regarded as an \u201cally\u201d in the US capital. Even before Trump assumed office, former President Joe Biden's administration imposed export restrictions on advanced AI chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO Director Helene Budliger Artieda has been in the US since Sunday, participating in discussions. She is presently in Washington to organize a visit by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SECO did not disclose any additional details about potential meetings or any progress made. Parmelin's office stated it would announce any meetings \u201cin due course.\u201d On Sunday, it was revealed that Budliger Artieda would remain in Washington until Wednesday. The state secretary was in Washington two weeks ago. Her new visit comes just a few days after the US declared it would impose tariffs of 31% on Swiss imports. Since Saturday, all exports to the US have been<\/a> subject to a 10% duty. Starting Wednesday, country-specific tariffs will be applied, adding an extra 21% for Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance ministers and central bank governors are scheduled to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from April 22 to 26. Swiss government ministers Keller-Sutter and Parmelin will be present. Martin Schlegel, chair of the Swiss National Bank, will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Switzerland hires top U.S. lobbyists to secure AI chip access amid tariff hike","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"switzerland-hires-top-u-s-lobbyists-to-secure-ai-chip-access-amid-tariff-hike","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 18:08:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7504","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":48},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\"These were the smoking guns that there's something going on that's not supposed to be happening,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Kim said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Since lobbying is such a cost-effective utilization of resources, and since charities can lend their warm brand name to these lobbying efforts, such assistance from charities could greatly<\/a> work to the benefit of these tied corporations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These are heretofore unappreciated channels at work when it comes to corporate political power that policymakers should take into consideration when determining how powerful corporations will be,\" Kim said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"The hidden lobby: How corporations use charities to shape policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-hidden-lobby-how-corporations-use-charities-to-shape-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-13 11:52:41","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-13 11:52:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7537","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7529,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-04-11 11:26:24","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-11 11:26:24","post_content":"\n California Congressman Ro Khanna is filing legislation that flips the president's own slogan back on him and would require White House staff to adhere to rigid anti-corruption protocols after Donald Trump<\/a> dismantled ethics guidelines put in place by his predecessor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The \"Drain the Swamp Act\" would make permanent law the ethics requirements already put in place by executive order, such as prohibitions on lobbyist gifts and \"revolving door\" restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"He campaigned on draining the swamp, and then he goes in there and he says, no, lobbyists can give gifts to White House staff,\" Khanna said. \"What I'm saying is that we must prohibit lobbyists from giving gifts to White House staff, not just this administration, but for all administrations in the future.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n The congressman's bill is in direct response to Trump's move to revoke a Biden-era executive order on ethics regulations when he returned to office in January. The legislation would bar appointees from receiving gifts from registered lobbyists, require two-year cooling-off periods for officials entering and leaving government, and prohibit special \"golden parachute\" contributions from previous employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump's campaign business \u2013 selling everything from gold-plated sneakers to diamond watches and branded Bibles \u2013 reflected a trend of profiteering off of political clout that Khanna's bill seeks to combat at the governmental level. The White House's recent easing of ethics guidelines is in contrast to his initial administration, when he first took away a five-year lobbying ban on outgoing officials \u2013 only to overturn those very same prohibitions on his last days in office in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Khanna, one of a group of Congress members who accepts no political action committee and lobbyist contributions, said what he observes is hypocrisy in the current government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We began with a meme coin. I mean, that was the most egregious violation. That's like having a<\/a> Swiss bank account in place, where individuals can simply purchase your meme coin, the world isn't aware of it, and they can approach you and prove that they did it,\" Khanna said. \"There is a complete regression on ethics standards, and, of course, the politicization of the civil service.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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