Press Editorials
September 2009
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Battle Creek Enquirer - Lots of Loopholes
Back in 2007, in the wake of the scandal involving mega-lobbyist Jack Abramoff, Congress passed so-called ethics legislation. No longer would lobbyists influence lawmakers with undisclosed campaign contributions, supporters said. They called it the "Honest Leadership, Open Government Act," and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi proclaimed that the legislation would "draw back the curtains, throw up the windows and let the sunshine in."
