Lobby Firm Raises Funds for Stevens

Robison Cites Separate Operations

• By Paul Singer
• Roll Call Staff
• Sept. 8, 2008, Midnight

Six years ago, a lobbying firm representing more than a dozen defense companies that were seeking appropriations earmarks opened an unusual side business: The lobbyists hired someone to provide campaign fundraising and PAC management services to Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), who at the time was ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Committee.