Lobbyists have vociferously objected to a new Obama administration rule barring them from service on federal boards and commissions. Chairmen of industry trade advisory committees met with White House Special Counsel Norman Eisen on Nov. 9 to ask the administration to reconsider, something Eisen said won’t happen. Now, at least two of those who met with Eisen are terminating their lobby registrations. Richard Holwill, vice president of public policy for Alticor Inc., the parent of Amway Corp., said serving on the advisory board is essential. He chairs a board that counsels the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the U.S. Commerce Department. Kenneth Gross, a Washington partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom who advises companies and trade groups on lobby disclosure requirements, said his clients are exploring “any and all possibilities to avoid” registering as lobbyists. — Carrie Levine
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