Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Big Loophole in Republican Lobbying "Reform" Bill
Republicans are falling all over themselves to "reform" lobbying and put some distance between themselves and, well, themselves.
The Republicans are rushing to put together a new "reform" law. Lots of them have been on TV saying how they want to clean the place up.
The Republican bill the House will vote on as soon as they return to work next month has a big loophole. They say the bill would ban meals and travel for lawmakers, but the "reform" bill would actually permit meals and travel with lobbyists if the lobbyist also gives the lawmaker a campaign contribution at the same time.
Republican hypocricy knows no bounds.
The Republicans are rushing to put together a new "reform" law. Lots of them have been on TV saying how they want to clean the place up.
The Republican bill the House will vote on as soon as they return to work next month has a big loophole. They say the bill would ban meals and travel for lawmakers, but the "reform" bill would actually permit meals and travel with lobbyists if the lobbyist also gives the lawmaker a campaign contribution at the same time.
Republican hypocricy knows no bounds.
