Catch-Of-The-Day Matt Salmon: DC Politico Insider Dives Into Lobby Spigot for ASU

12 June 2016

Catch-Of-The-Day Matt Salmon: DC Politico Insider Dives Into Lobby Spigot for ASU

Anyway you look at it, dear readers, here's another excellent example of "The Revolving Door" where those elected to serve time in Congress use their connections for gain and profit after that DC stint or perhaps for evermore.

Definition: In politics, the "revolving door" is a movement of personnel between roles as legislators and regulators and the industries affected by the legislation and regulation. In some cases, the roles are performed in sequence but in certain circumstances may be performed at the same time.
Another word for the role of go-between might be lobbyist.
The industry = BIG Education e.g. ASU
Salmon, a Republican, has been the representative for Arizona's 5^th congressional district since Jan 3, 2013 (next election in 2016)
He was previously the representative for Arizona's 1^st congressional district (1995-2000).
Read farther into this post to see what Matt Salmon had to say back in February 2016

Matt Salmon: Why I'm leaving Congress See It 9:13 a.m. MST February 25, 2016

Here's how the official announcement went out to the public and the media. Typical double-talk and news-speak with the headline telling you like it is - where ASU goes for money and pays someone to get it. Michael Crow's hand is out
Why Matt Salmon? He could be very useful to deliver the money-pot into Michael Crow's hand for both the leap-frogging in-state expansion and international expansion into England, Australia and China for online and distance learning. Makes sense [+ cents], huh?
Matt Salmon currently sits on the following committees: [links provided]
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
Chairman, Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific
Member, Subcommittee on The Western Hemisphere
House Committee on Education and the Workforce
Member, Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions
Member, Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training

New Rick Perry glasses?

June 3, 2016

ASU News

U.S. Rep. Matt Salmon to join ASU as vice president for government affairs

Office Of The President

ASU alum will oversee the university’s local, state and federal relations teams

"Rep. Matt Salmon, who has represented the 5th District of Arizona for five terms in Washington, will join Arizona State University as vice president for government affairs at the end of the 114th Congress. . ."

Read more from original source >> ASU News Now

As it turns out [or keeps on goin' round-and-round] that ASU-Salmon revolving door - and shared connections with many politicians here in Mesa graduating from BYU - has been spinning for years.

According to this same announcement

"Salmon graduated from ASU in 1981 and holds a Master’s of Public Administration from Brigham Young University. After a career in telecommunications, he was elected to the Arizona State Senate, where he rose to assistant majority leader and chairman of the Rules Committee before his election to Congress in 1994.
Salmon served three terms before honoring a self-imposed term limit and leaving Congress in 2000 [Blogger'sNote: to have fellow BYU and LDS member Jeff Flake succeed to that seat] at which time he worked as a consultant to ASU on matters related to education policy. He returned to Congress in 2012 and was re-elected in 2014. . . "
Salmon served three terms before honoring a self-imposed term limit and leaving Congress in 2000, at which time he worked as a consultant to ASU on matters related to education policy. He returned to Congress in 2012 and was re-elected in 2014. . .

In his new role, he will assist ASU in advancing its global strategy, including working with the governments of other countries to advance international projects.

“I have been privileged to have a unique vantage point from which to watch the evolution of Arizona State under the leadership of President Crow,” Salmon said. “Now I look forward to increasing the investment of resources in ASU and the Arizona higher-education system, and enhancing ASU’s partnerships with Arizona cities and countries, the federal government, tribal communities and its international partners.”

Arizona Universities Count On Federal Connections Amid Flagging State Support

By Steve Goldstein

Published: Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 3:38pm

Updated: Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 4:34pm

"Arizona’s 5th Congressional District Rep. Matt Salmon is already set for his next career when his current term expires in January. He’s going to become ASU’s vice president for government affairs. In a statement, school President Michael Crow said, “our relationships with lawmakers and education policy-makers will be greatly strengthened with Matt on our team.”
Scott Jaschik, editor of Inside Higher Ed, said universities rely on the federal government for everything from research support to policy that shapes student aid."

Source [with audio download] >> KJZZ Thu June 09 2016

Here's what the telecommunication company owner self-published courtesy of mainstream corporate media The Arizona Republic

Matt Salmon: Why I'm leaving Congress

See It 9:13 a.m. MST February 25, 2016

Sub-headed with this lame excuse and using :family; as that reason always makes your MesaZona blogger ever the more curious

"The Mesa Republican won't run again, citing a need for more family time. . .????

The Arizona Republic Opinion and Op Ed

"Representing the wonderful people of Arizona has truly been one of the most rewarding blessings of my life. . . "

O yeah sure ... he and his wife own a public relations firm

Couldn't they come up with anything more original for negotiations to get a job cashing in on his experience and time-served in DC?

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Rep. Matt Salmon

Representative from Arizona’s 5^th District, Republican