Lobbying describes paid activity in which special interest groups hire well-connected professional advocates, often lawyers, to argue for specific legislation in decision-making bodies such as the United States Congress. Analysts estimate that there are over 100,000 working lobbyists in Washington D.C. who bring in a combined revenue of over $9 billion annually. In 2007 the U.S. Congress passed the “Honest Leadership and Open Government Act” which placed lobbying “cooling off” periods for members of Congress and their staff. Senators and their staff were now prohibited from registering as lobbyists for 1-2 years after they left office.
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@9CLXBXZ2yrs2Y
Yes, and expand limitations to create strict regulations involving all forms of lobbying; the voice of the general populous should matter more than the select few voices that can afford to lobby.
Yes, make it a lifetime ban, and for that matter, ban every last single form of lobbying.
No, but physical damage to the property of lobby groups should be protected under the 1st Amendment.
Lobbying is only bad when it's used as a medium for bribery.
@8X2H4M24yrs4Y
Lobbying should only be permitted if it’s for the betterment for the people and not for selfish reasons.
Yes, and ban all paid lobbying
Yes, and more funding should be given to congressional offices to reduce the need for research lobbyists.
I do not know enough about this subject to give a well-informed answer.
@8PMF46F4yrs4Y
No, politicans have a right to seek a job after leaving their previous job, just like any citizen
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