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Friday, May 25, 2007

New Lobbyist Disclosure Passed by House


A bill requiring more stringent regulation of lobbyists was unexpectedly changed on its way to passing the House Thursday after the Republicans dared the Democrats to accept tougher measures — and the Democrats did. (USA Today, Friday)

Addressing symptoms.

FEE Timely Classic
Reforming Politics in the Age of Leviathan: A Skeptical View by Michael DeBow