Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Inside Congress -- Not Always a Pretty Sight
You may have seen the Rolling Stone article that presents an inside look at what actually goes on in the House of Representatives.
Rep. Bernie Sanders (Independent, Vermont) provided journalist Matt Taibbi with behind-the-scenes access so citizens could see how Congress conducts the people's business. "It's unbelievable," he [Sanders] said. "Worse than you can possibly imagine. The things that go on. . . "
The article paints a none-too-flattering picture of heavy-handed tactics by the Republican majority and strong-arm lobbying tactics by House Leadership, government agencies, and corporations.
As a corporate lobbyist, I can say that while Taibbi's characterizations are sometimes a bit over the top, I was not surprised by anything he wrote.
The article is lenghy, but worth the read if you have an interest in the workings of Congress.
Rep. Bernie Sanders (Independent, Vermont) provided journalist Matt Taibbi with behind-the-scenes access so citizens could see how Congress conducts the people's business. "It's unbelievable," he [Sanders] said. "Worse than you can possibly imagine. The things that go on. . . "
The article paints a none-too-flattering picture of heavy-handed tactics by the Republican majority and strong-arm lobbying tactics by House Leadership, government agencies, and corporations.
As a corporate lobbyist, I can say that while Taibbi's characterizations are sometimes a bit over the top, I was not surprised by anything he wrote.
The article is lenghy, but worth the read if you have an interest in the workings of Congress.
