Sentences with phrase «special government favors»
More than two years later, the event is drawing new attention because it was hosted by Todd Howe, the disgraced lobbyist who pleaded guilty in September to a raft of federal felony charges for his role in alleged schemes in which clients received special government favors.
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The hotel, just down the street from the White House, has drawn protests from ethics experts who worry that foreign governments or special interests could stay there in order to curry favor with the administration.
As for the money, I wish no special interest group could by favor with the government, but I only see that happening when I am asleep.
By railing angrily against the government for following the law of the land and demanding special favors for the church (like tax exempt status) and laws that reflect your personal interpretation of scripture, you are rejecting his call and poisoning your faith with a lust for worldly power.
Citizens Party candidates and office holders are forbidden to accept any and all gifts, payments or favors from lobbyists or from any other private interests seeking special favors for favorable legislation from the government at the local, state or national level.
«Gifts, favors, and campaign contributions are not a legitimate basis for government contracts or special treatment,» said Cuomo.
In New York state government and political news, Republicans say they're confident they'll hold on to control of the state Senate after two special Senate elections next month and Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo says that while he favors new restrictions on firearms, they need to come at the federal level.
They will quickly find that politics favors concentrated special interests that petition the government to increase systemic risk during boom times, leaving the economy to flounder during the bust times.
It is not the proper place of government to be handing out special favors.
The hotel, just down the street from the White House, has drawn protests from ethics experts who worry that foreign governments or special interests could stay there in order to curry favor with the administration.