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New Rep. Tom Tiffany chooses Koch-funded lobbyist for chief

Posted by Keturah Hetrick on May 26, 2020

Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.), one of two new members who took office last week, has chosen a Koch-funded lobbyist to lead his staff.

Jason Bauknecht, now chief of staff, comes from Americans for Prosperity. The influential right-wing advocacy group serves as a primary lobbying outfit to funders Charles Koch and the late David Koch. AFP endorsed Tiffany's congressional bid to replace Sean Duffy (R), who resigned from office last fall.

Bauknecht served as AFP's federal-affairs director and most recently lobbied on tax, veterans, health-care and telecom issues. He previously worked at the Wisconsin state house.