Chrysler Deal Puts Fiat in D.C. Spotlight

Venerable Italian Carmaker Has Little Experience With Congress

By Matthew Murray
Roll Call Staff
June 24, 2009, 12 a.m.

Italian automaker Fiat SpA, the newest entrant to the American car market, is taking a low-key approach to its lobbying strategy, deciding for now against opening a K Street outpost and relying instead on a tractor-making subsidiary to make its case before lawmakers.



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Schumer Advocates for Many on Panel

Nov. 16, 12 a.m.

As Senate Majority Leader, Lyndon Johnson once said of the Joint Economic Committee, “It’s as useless as tits on a bull.” But as that panel’s chairman during the 110th Congress, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) seized the opportunity to elevate the traditionally low-profile post to the forefront of shaping policy. Read Full Article

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