Bending the Third Rail
Because We Should, We Can, We Do
Friday, January 13, 2006
Calling All Dems
Raw Story reports that some Democrats are floating a plan that would ban all gifts from lobbyists - including event tickets, meals, flights and other commonplace gifts - according to Thursday's edition of Roll Call.

This is just what is needed. A ban on lobbyists themselves would be counterproductive since not all lobbyists represent corporate interests. A ban on all of the material crap, if enforced, would level the playing field a bit more. I also agree with Common Cause that a two year period should follow a retirement before one can return as a lobbyist.
Written at 10:53 AM by Lynne.
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