Thursday, March 30, 2006
Senate Passes Lobby "Reform" Bill
As predicted, the Senate passed a watered down bill aimed at "reform" of the practices revealed by the scandals surrounding Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
The bill will require a little more disclosure and would prevent registered lobbyists from giving lawmakers gifts, like sports tickets, or paying for their meals. Not surprisingly, the Senate, like the House, rejected the idea of a more independent ethics office.
As a corporate lobbyist, I don't think I will be affected in any major way by this "reform" measure.
The bill will require a little more disclosure and would prevent registered lobbyists from giving lawmakers gifts, like sports tickets, or paying for their meals. Not surprisingly, the Senate, like the House, rejected the idea of a more independent ethics office.
As a corporate lobbyist, I don't think I will be affected in any major way by this "reform" measure.
