Glenn Beck's favorite gold company hires lobbyists, PR firm after investigation announced

Glenn Beck's favorite gold company hires lobbyists, PR firm
By Kevin Bogardus - 09/11/10 05:34 PM ET


With a congressional investigation looming, a gold trading company popular among conservative pundits has turned to K Street for the first time.

Goldline International, Inc., on July 26 hired Prime Policy Group, one of the most prominent lobby firms in Washington, according to a lobbying registration form released this week.

The company caught the attention of lawmakers on Capitol Hill after it became a big advertiser for Glenn Beck's Fox News program. The conservative TV host is closely associated with the company and has promoted their products.

The lobbying contract with Prime Policy came only six days after Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) announced that the House Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection Subcommittee would hold a hearing to investigate Goldline for allegedly overcharging costumers for coins and offering bad investment advice. Weiner also plans to introduce legislation targeting Goldline's business practices.

The PR firm Powell Tate has also been hired by Goldline to handle its messaging strategy.

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