Karen Shepherd is telling lobbyists not to push their issues on government officials at public events.
Lobbying Commissioners Karen Shepherd recently issued guidance to lobbyists on best practices when it comes to receptions and gifts. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
The head of the group representing lobbyists across the country says recent directives from Lobbying Commissioner Karen Shepherd regarding lobbyist-hosted receptions could negatively affect an important source of input for government officials.
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