It has been confirmed by the AP as published in the Kansas City Star:
Meanwhile, the chairman of the House Republican Conference, composed of all the Republicans in the chamber, named a registered lobbyist for the Securities Industry Association as its chief of staff.
Rep. Deborah Pryce, R-Ohio, cited Rachel Robinson's experience, not only as a vice president of the securities trade group but as a director of operations for former Rep. Newt Gingrich when he was speaker of the House.
These Republicans and Pryce can talk about reform, but they can't do the reform. Why? Because they have become addicted to power, money, trips, and favors provided by lobbyists. The Republicans have become so bold that they are naming lobbyists to their staffs. Shame!