July 26, 2007

Leaders Eye Quick Move On Lobbying

Once Democratic leaders strike a deal on a compromise version of comprehensive lobbying legislation, they will act quickly to move the package through the House and Senate and leave little time for opposition to mount, according to sources close to the issue.

Meredith McGehee, who has lobbied for a strong disclosure and ethics bill as policy director of the Campaign Legal Center, said Democratic leaders have divulged few details about how far the most controversial provisions of the package would go. Once details are made public, McGehee said House and Senate members will be faced with a simple choice of voting for or against it.

"They've heard enough. They're not going to leave this out long," McGehee said of the Democratic leadership. "Everyone is going to be presented with a fait accompli."

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Posted at 12:21 PM
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