7/15/2003
It's a beautiful day to be a special interest lobbyist
Johnnie Byrd decides that he can do for Congress what he's done for the Florida Legislature. Heaven help us.
Step One: shake down special interests for money while the Legislature is meeting. And guess who wants to pour money into the Byrd campaign during a medical malpractice special session. Larry Overton & Associates, a leading lobbyist for the HMO industry. Notes the Times - "The fund's largest contribution was $25,000, and came in two installments from a workers' compensation insurance company owned by Associated Industries of Florida."
Step two: Turn out the base.
It's a beautiful day in the state of Florida!
Step One: shake down special interests for money while the Legislature is meeting. And guess who wants to pour money into the Byrd campaign during a medical malpractice special session. Larry Overton & Associates, a leading lobbyist for the HMO industry. Notes the Times - "The fund's largest contribution was $25,000, and came in two installments from a workers' compensation insurance company owned by Associated Industries of Florida."
Step two: Turn out the base.
It's a beautiful day in the state of Florida!
