Under The Influence: Lobbyist-Turned-Staffer Avoids Own Party http://undertheinfluence.nationaljournal.com/2009/09/lobbyistturnedstaffer-avoids-o.php?rss=1 en Copyright 2010 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:45:00 GMT http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Lobbyist-Turned-Staffer Avoids Own Party A recent lobbyist-turned-staffer shied away from a party held in her honor last week because the shindig was hosted by telecommunications industry lobbyists, Roll Call reports.

The party was held for former AT&T lobbyist Amy Andryszak, who joined the staff of Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah, as chief of staff today.

The event was hosted by CTIA, the United States Telecom Association, the National Cable & Telecommunications Association and several lobbyists, the article says.

"This is something put together by my friends, and I think it's a wonderful gesture that they wanted to host this event for me," Andryszak told Roll Call. "Even though this is completely legal and ethical, to avoid any appearance of impropriety, I will not attend this event."

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