The National Association of Broadcasters has hired Bluewater Strategies LLC to lobby Washington against the Sirius-XM merger, according to a federal lobbying disclosure form filed Wednesday.George Nethercutt, a former Republican congressman from Washington, is among those registered to lobby on behalf of the NAB. Bluewater Strategies actually originates from the firm Lundquist, Nethercutt & Griles - with Andrew Lundquist, Eric Washburn and Tim Kurth running the show.
Decade-long buddies, both Lundquist and Washburn formed Bluewater Strategies after one of the firm's former founders, J. Steven Griles, was notified by the DOJ that he would be charged with giving false testimony. Griles eventually pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice charges. So in turn, Bluewater was formed (the name is attributed to Washburn's love for sailing).
Under a 1995 federal law, lobbyists are required to disclose activities that could influence members of the executive and legislative branches. They must register with Congress within 45 days of being hired or engaging in lobbying.
[Forbes]
Wow Ryan, great info on Bluewater. A former founder was busted on obstruction of justice charges?
Good to see the NAB hires only the best.
I'm so glad that the NAB is spending so much of their own money to protect me, the consumer, from big bad companies like XM and Sirius.
Thanks NAB! Go F**k yourself!
The NAB further exposes its fear of satellite radio. Terrestrial radio sealed its own fate by becoming a prisoner to Arbitron ratings, commercial sponsorship and buckling to the F.C.C.
NAB exposes again its inability to effectively compete. When the going gets tough those who can't hack it, hire lobbyists.
What a bunch of pussies.