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Project Grudge (228 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-04-10 12:03 PM Original message |
Bill To Ban Members Of Congress From Becoming Lobbyists Wins Cosponsor In Senate |
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Guy Whitey Corngood (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-04-10 12:04 PM Response to Original message |
1. K & R.., Not gonna happen but still. nt |
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aquart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-04-10 12:05 PM Response to Original message |
2. I love it. |
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fascisthunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-04-10 12:07 PM Response to Original message |
3. wanna see how corrupt Congress is? |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-04-10 09:13 PM Response to Reply #3 |
19. On the other hand, if it does not stop a Congress person's spouse from becoming a lobbyist, |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-05-10 07:14 AM Response to Reply #19 |
24. I would take it as a first step. Hell, I'd take almost anything at this point. |
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Solly Mack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-04-10 12:08 PM Response to Original message |
4. K&R! |
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proudohioan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-04-10 12:14 PM Response to Original message |
5. K&R!!! This would be a huge step in the right direction, IMO. n/t |
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Soylent Brice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-04-10 12:22 PM Response to Original message |
6. one of the best stories all day. |
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cascadiance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-04-10 12:24 PM Response to Original message |
7. I think this is precisely what's needed now to help us start "cleaning up" the bad guys... |
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Roland99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-04-10 12:24 PM Response to Original message |
8. Lovin' it! |
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florida08 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-04-10 12:30 PM Response to Original message |
9. nice |
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Jefferson23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-04-10 12:31 PM Response to Original message |
10. Applause to Bennet and Tester, K&R |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-04-10 12:44 PM Response to Original message |
11. r- |
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nykym (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-04-10 12:51 PM Response to Original message |
12. I would like to see |
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cascadiance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-04-10 02:04 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. First and foremost though I want the bad apples to LEAVE even if "off year"... |
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cstanleytech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-04-10 01:39 PM Response to Original message |
13. I dont think it will be allowed to stand, however they could |
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Zorra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-04-10 02:16 PM Response to Original message |
15. Sensible and ethical. Great idea. n/t |
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brendan120678 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-04-10 03:01 PM Response to Original message |
16. How is this even legal? |
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Project Grudge (228 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-04-10 11:30 PM Response to Reply #16 |
21. Public Service |
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RUMMYisFROSTED (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-05-10 09:28 AM Response to Reply #16 |
25. Running for public office is not mandatory. |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-05-10 10:07 AM Response to Reply #16 |
27. They already have a law that forbids it for a period of time |
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DebbieCDC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-04-10 03:03 PM Response to Original message |
17. K&R but it has not a snowball's chance |
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Massacure (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-04-10 06:22 PM Response to Original message |
18. In other news, Obama has announced his means of enforcing this legislation |
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classysassy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-04-10 09:46 PM Response to Original message |
20. They are honorable ladies and gentlemen |
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vssmith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-05-10 06:45 AM Response to Original message |
22. I would also prevent members of their immediate family from being lobbyists |
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melm00se (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-05-10 07:04 AM Response to Original message |
23. would the law pass Constitutional muster? |
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w4rma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-05-10 09:45 AM Response to Original message |
26. Very good. (nt) |
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paparush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-05-10 11:08 AM Response to Original message |
28. Former Congress Kritter- "I'm not a lobbyist...I'm a paid consultant!" Insert shit-eating grin here. |
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Steerpike (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-05-10 11:12 AM Response to Original message |
29. I suppose it could pass... |
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