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Posted by J. Todd Foster on April 25, 2016 Retired professional wrestlers have jumped into the lobbying ring, with Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP assembling a coalition of them to lobby in the areas of concussion research and sports safety regulations. The specific amount of the contract — which Lockridge describes as being with "Retired Participants of the WWE" (World Wrestling Entertainment) — was not disclosed. Lockridge has said that the firm is receiving $50,000 per quarter from a similar coalition of retired National Hockey League players. The Lockridge lobbyists are listed as Andrew Burmeister, a federal relations specialist and former legislative assistant to former Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.); Lianne Endo, a former deputy scheduling director for Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.); Rebecca Klett, Lockridge's state government relations director; Megan Knight, a former health adviser to former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty; Dennis M. McGrann, who manages the firm's Washington office and was a chief of staff to former Rep. Gerry Sikorski (D-Minn.); and Emily J. Tranter, a former research assistant to then-Sen. Mark Dayton (D-Minn.). Lockridge is headquartered in Minneapolis and has a Washington office. A 2015 article by medicaldaily.com states that professional wrestling is a "silent killer" that is 20 times more likely to cause an early death than pro football. Two wrestlers are suing WWE for alleged negligence. Several former players have filed a class-action lawsuit against the National Hockey League, which it accuses of failing to warn them about the short- and long-term effects of concussions. The league has argued there's no link between hockey and brain damage. Yet just last month, the New York Times uncovered private emails among NHL executives acknowledging that fighting could lead to concussions and long-term health consequences, including depression. Three NHL "enforcers," players paid to fight, died during a three-month period in 2011 — two by suicide and another by accidental overdose of prescription painkillers and alcohol. Some people and organizations who "caught our eye" last week: - Adam Kovacevich, Former Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.), Press Secretary (former staffer) – Bravo!
He played Oscar to Sen. Tom Cotton's Felix - Brian Calle, Former Rep. Gary Miller (R-Calif.), Staff Assistant (former staffer) – Bravo!
His opinion matters - Lisa Graves, Senate Judiciary Committee, Democratic Senior Counsel for Nominations (former staffer) – Bravo!
Calls out women's group for setting back feminism - Stephen Brown, House Democratic Minority Leader, Staff Assistant (former staffer) – Bravo!
Deadhead kept the police mellow - Will Jawando, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Legislative Aide (former staffer) – Bravo!
Aims to bring color and youth to the Hill
Hill Departures - Bradley M. Christie (Brad), now Government Relations Specialist for Sysco Corp., formerly Legislative Assistant/General Counsel to Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO)
- David Saul Lieberman, now Associate for Webster Chamberlain and Bean LLP, formerly Legislative Counsel to Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME)
- Matthew N. Inzeo (Matt), now Senior Adviser for U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, formerly Communications Director to Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO)
Hill Moves and Promotions Revolvers - Paul Ray Sinders (Chip),
Lobbies for: Kraft Foods Group Inc.
Most recent congressional employment: Senate Resolution and Reorganization Reserve - William E. Wolfe,
Lobbies for: Heritage Action for America
Most recent congressional employment: Rep. Dave Brat (R-VA) - Maisha C. Leek,
Lobbies for: Boys and Girls Clubs of America
Most recent congressional employment: Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-PA)
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