PFD Spouse Income Law Firm

What this detector measures

Senator's spouse earned income from a named law firm — most senator-spouse firms operate federal lobbying practices or government-affairs subsidiaries.

What to ask the senator's office

1. What is the spouse's role at the firm, and does the firm operate a federal lobbying or government-affairs practice?
2. Which clients does the firm represent, and do any have business before the senator's committee?
3. Has the senator publicly committed to recusal protocols for matters involving the firm's clients?

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