Big changes expected as lobbying, ethics commissioners’ terms approach end

There are expectations among lobbyists that the offices of these two commissioners will become one.

The terms of Lobbying Commissioner Karen Shepherd, left, and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson are coming to an end within a few months. Ms. Shepherd has indicated she would serve another term if asked, while Ms. Dawson has not said whether she is interested in continuing. Ms. Dawson has, however, said the two positions should be combined.The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

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BY DEREK ABMA

April 11, 2016

The federal government has some decisions to make regarding the upcoming term expirations of the commissioners of both lobbying and ethics and some expect the ultimate result is that the two jobs will become one. Lobbying Commissioner Karen Shepherd’s current term ends June 29. She started this j...

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