The Washington Post suggests that, should Nancy Pelosi become the speaker of the house, the rules on Congressional lobbying stand to be significantly tightened. Oh, and that the lobbyists are none to happy with this.
While it would take time as well as Senate consent and a Presidential signature to change federal law as regards lobbying the House of Representatives can change its own rules by a simple majority vote and that Pelosi plans just that. Among other things receipt of gifts including flights from lobbyists or firms that employ lobbyists would be forbidden.
Not a moment too soon in my estimation!
While it would take time as well as Senate consent and a Presidential signature to change federal law as regards lobbying the House of Representatives can change its own rules by a simple majority vote and that Pelosi plans just that. Among other things receipt of gifts including flights from lobbyists or firms that employ lobbyists would be forbidden.
Not a moment too soon in my estimation!
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