Algeria has, recently, hired a new lobbyist close to Republicans to strengthen its position in the United States. In addition to law firm Foley Hoag, the country now is relying on the services of American political consultant David Keene.
EPA’s chief Scott Pruitt resigned on Thursday, following allegations of self-dealing and wasteful spending. The official heading the USA's environmental protection agency has been criticized for visiting Morocco to promote liquefied gas imports in the Kingdom.
Recent revelations show that Scott Pruitt’s visit to Morocco was arranged by an American lobbyist. The latter has signed later a $40.000 contract with the Moroccan Embassy in Washington.