"And Still They Rise
"...Richard Pombo was closely linked to GOP uber-lobbyist and now imprisoned Jack Abramoff, and in September 2005, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington named Pombo one of the '13 Most Corrupt Members in Congress.'
"Pombo’s defeat has moved him from the electoral arena to a lobbying position, having recently been appointed chairman of an organization called Partnership for America. Earlier this year he signed on with Pac/West as a senior partner.
"Partnership for America bills itself as a 'grass-roots alliance' promoting freedom, jobs and a clean environment.
"Pac/West Communications is a lobbying/consulting firm that has managed to secure a $3 million contract with the state of Alaska to 'educate' Americans about the value and importance of drilling for oil in the state, a project dear to the heart of Pombo... "
"Since joining the company in late winter, Pombo told reporters that his first job involved a trip to Alaska.
"In May, Pombo signed on as the new national chairman of Partnership for America, which, like Americans for American Energy, gives as its headquarters the Golden, Colo. office of Policy Communications Inc., and Pac/West subcontractor Jim Sims."
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