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December 3, 2010 Firm Bids Dwight Fettig a Fond Farewell

Porterfield, Lowenthal & Fettig, LLC, today announced that it has changed its name back to Porterfield & Lowenthal, LLC, therein reflecting the original founders.

Dwight Fettig is departing the firm to return to public service, accepting a job with U.S. Senator Tim Johnson, (D-SD). Fettig has known Senator Johnson for 22 years, and their friendship and respect for each other explain why Senator Johnson has asked Dwight to return to the Senate.

July 8, 2009 Porterfield & Lowenthal Adds New Partner Dwight Fettig. Firm renamed Porterfield, Lowenthal & Fettig, LLC

Porterfield, Lowenthal & Fettig, LLC, a leading financial services-focused lobbying and consulting firm, today announced that Dwight Fettig has joined the firm as a Partner. Former Legislative Director for Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD), Fettig brings over 20 years of Washington experience developing and advising on financial services policy to the firm. The firm, formerly Porterfield & Lowenthal, has been renamed to reflect Fettig’s addition.

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May 5, 2009 Former Congressional staffer joins Porterfield & Lowenthal, LLC

Porterfield & Lowenthal, LLC, the financial services-focused lobbying and consulting firm, today announced that Kirsten T. Johnson-Obey has joined the firm as an Executive Vice President. For 20 years, Johnson-Obey worked with legislators, in a number of different roles, formulating the policies and regulations affecting the financial services sector and consumer credit.

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May 18, 2007 SEC Official Brendon Weiss Joins Porterfield & Lowenthal, LLC

Porterfield & Lowenthal, LLC today announced that Brendon J. Weiss has joined the lobbying and consulting firm as a Vice President. Weiss most recently served in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs under Chairman Cox.

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April 18, 2006 Porterfield & Lowenthal in New York Times' "Dealbook"

It is just a few months old, but lobbying firm Porterfield & Lowenthal is already shaping up as the political power broker for some major Wall Street clients.

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April 04, 2006 Porterfield & Lowenthal in "Roll Call"

"Porterfield & Lowenthal LLC" might sound like a name that has the patina of old age, but the firm has yet to open its doors. That is set to happen this week, when Lendell Porterfield and Andrew Lowenthal officially leave the lobbying firm Van Scoyoc Associates and start out on their own.

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