Reagan Administration Scandals - Lobbying Scandal

Lobbying Scandal

When an administration staff member leaves office, federal law governs how quickly one can begin a lobbying career.

  • Michael Deaver, Reagan’s Chief of Staff, was convicted of lying to both a congressional committee and to a federal grand jury about his lobbying activities after he left the government. He received three years probation and was fined $100,000 after being convicted for lying to a congressional subcommittee.
  • Lyn Nofziger Reagan's Press Secretary was convicted on charges of illegal lobbying after leaving government service in Wedtech scandal. His conviction was later overturned.

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