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UPDATED, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd 2008. NOW FEATURING THE VICKI ISEMAN MASK!


THE ISEMAN COMETH!

"I feel like I'm standing on top of a wedding cake" -- Vicki

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Special to the Readers of Milwaukeeworld.com

By Michael Horne

"A Congressional appropriation costs money. Just reflect, for instance--a majority of the House Committee, say $10,000 apiece--$40,000; a majority of the Senate Committee, the same each--say $40,000; a little extra to one or two chairman of one or two such committees, say $10,000 each--$20,000; and there's $100,000 of the money gone, to begin with.

"Then, seven male lobbyists, at $3,000 each-- $21,000; one female lobbyist, $10,000; a high moral Congressman or Senator here and there--the high moral ones cost more, because they.
give tone to a measure--say ten of these at $3,000 each, is $30,000..."

--Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner. The Gilded Age, Chapter XXVII

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Dear Readers:

I still haven't recovered from the initial shock of seeing Cindy Lou Hensley McCain (Mrs. John Sidney, III) in all her blondian radiance, and now I am further distraught to find she may have a rival for her husband's affection. According to news reports, lobbyist Vicki Iseman, pictured here, may have enjoyed special access to the powerful Arizona senator and contender for the presidency.
She has been busy with matters before the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, which was chaired by Sen. McCain in 1997-2001 and in 2003-2005. Alcalde and Fay, where she is a partner, is the 18th largest lobbying firm in Washington, with billings of $44 million last year.
Apparently the senator is telling his side of the story to the press this morning. Oh, but I would so much rather hear what Mrs. McCain has to say! I'm sure she and Ms. Iseman could become bestest of friends if they just had a civil tete a tete. The Huffington Post tells us the two resemble each other so much they could be twins!
Ms. Iseman's biography had been yanked from the Alcalde and Fay website, [it's back up--Ed.] I have a copy of it here for you: She is a graduate of Indiana University -- of Pennsylvania! That's sort of like Miami University of Ohio.

MIAMI PAYS ISEMAN $1,940,000

Miami Dade County (Florida) has paid Iseman's firm over $1,940,000 since 1998, according to records. Another client, the Arison Family Trust, owns the Miami Heat basketball franchise and Carnival Cruise Lines. Alcalde Fay is the go-to firm for sea travel lobbying, it appears, with over $5,000,000 billings during that period.

BIG FUNDRAISER? SAYS WHO?

Vicki Iseman brags that she is an "active fundraiser" and that she has "participated in many political fundraising events." Well, maybe so, as long as it doesn't involve reaching into her own purse! According to Federal Election Commission records, her total campaign donations since 1999 consist of $250 to Sen. Arlen Specter in 2007 and $300 to Ronald P. Klink in 1999. (Ronald P. Who?) Klink was a Pennsylvania congressman and Democrat who ran for the Senate in 2000. Since when does a lousy $550 qualify as "active" fundraising?

MS. ISEMAN'S BIOGRAPHY

[As found on the Alcalde and Fay website.]

Vicki Iseman, Partner, represents corporate and public clients on issues as diverse as government contracting and regulatory reform. Her experience includes representation of clients before Congress, Federal government agencies and local opinion leaders.

She has extensive experience in telecommunications, representing corporations before the House and Senate Commerce Committees. Her work on the landmark 1992 and 1996 communications bills helped secure cable access for broadcast television stations. Her experience in the communications field includes digital television conversion, satellite regulations and telecommunications ownership provisions.

She has been active in grassroots communications campaigns for clients, building community based support for legislative initiatives. Among others, she participated in the "Keep America Moving" campaign that educated community leaders on the allocation of Federal highway trust funds.

In addition, she has consulted for clients who are interested in government contracting opportunities. She has assisted corporations through the authorization and appropriation process. An active fundraiser, she has organized and participated in many political fundraising events.

A native of Pennsylvania, she holds a B.A. degree in Education from Indiana University in Pennsylvania.

[Emphasis added as a public service by Milwaukeeworld.com.]

--Michael Horne