I smell a joint venture being formed even as I write

“Good luck at the meeting, and remember: ten percent for ‘the big guy’ “

Son of High-Ranking Dem Raked In Hundreds Of Thousands From Dad’s Campaign, Lobbyists

The son of Massachusetts Democratic Rep. Richard Neal — leader [former Chair, no Ranking Member — Ed] of the House Ways and Means Committee — raked in hundreds of thousands of dollars in consulting fees from his father’s campaign and pressure groups who were actively lobbying his dad on tax policy, according to Politico.

Richard Neal’s son Brendan Neal launched a one-person public affairs firm offering “political advice, lobbying and strategic communications” in 2020, roughly one year after his father became the ranking member on Ways and Means — the sole congressional committee with jurisdiction to introduce federal tax legislation, Politico reported.

DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?

Richard Neal’s office has claimed the congressman was unaware his son was employed by lobbying firms with tax issues being decided by his committee, and that the two do not discuss official business, according to Politico.