[lbo-talk] Legality of Consulting with 501(c)(6) and Working on Hill Simultaneously

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Conflict of interest is two hats at the same time. However, Congress
can except it and its staff from most normal rules . I'm not saying
Congress has. But it could.  The other legal term of art here that
might be relevant is "lobbyist". What are the Senate rules on
lobbyists ?

Charles

On Sat, Dec 14, 2013 at 10:18 PM, Steve Horn <stevehorn1022 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi All:
>
> Was wondering if any of you had any idea what the legality is of doing
> consulting for a categorized 501(c)(6) organization (trade associations)
> and also being a paid staffer for the U.S. Senate at the same time? I
> discovered a huge scoop that fits this categorization and I'm now just
> trying to figure out the ethics laws behind it.
>
> In other words, not the "revolving door," but wearing two hats at the same
> time. This group does not register as a lobbying organization, but it is
> very influential in terms of being a PR machine.
>
> Please email me off-list if you can refer me to some legal resources that
> might lend an explanation to this inquiry, or on-list is fine, too.
>
> Thanks much and hope you're all having a great weekend.
>
> Very Best,
> Steve Horn
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