Birnbaum On Lobby Reform Lite

Rep. David Dreier (R-Calif.), one of the architects of the House-passed measure, said he would like to "pursue more reform" after the current legislation passes. And when will that be? If more indictments come down and the public begins to revolt noticeably against incumbents over the issue, maybe Congress will bestir itself to act more quickly and aggressively. But my guess is that incumbents won't feel the wrath of voters until Election Day, and regret their inaction too late. For the whole article...
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