Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Lobbyists, Earmarks, and Congressional Reform
Lobbyists, Earmarks, and Congressional Reform
by Ronald D. Utt, Ph.D.
WebMemo #1008
Because of the regrettable actions of a few, Congress is now considering significant reforms that would curb the influence of lobbyists and discourage the use of wasteful earmarks. Several Members of Congress have introduced legislation, but most of it would make only cosmetic changes to the earmarking process and would leave the lobbying community untouched.
Two notable exceptions are pieces of legislation introduced by Senator John McCain (R-AZ) that would require extensive reporting and
transparency of the entire lobbying/earmark process and provide a remedy against some of the more wasteful earmarks included in appropriations bills. Enactment of these two bills would deter some of the more outrageous lobbying and legislative practices related to earmarks.
by Ronald D. Utt, Ph.D.
WebMemo #1008
Because of the regrettable actions of a few, Congress is now considering significant reforms that would curb the influence of lobbyists and discourage the use of wasteful earmarks. Several Members of Congress have introduced legislation, but most of it would make only cosmetic changes to the earmarking process and would leave the lobbying community untouched.
Two notable exceptions are pieces of legislation introduced by Senator John McCain (R-AZ) that would require extensive reporting and
transparency of the entire lobbying/earmark process and provide a remedy against some of the more wasteful earmarks included in appropriations bills. Enactment of these two bills would deter some of the more outrageous lobbying and legislative practices related to earmarks.
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