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37. very good news

Sat Jun 7, 2014, 06:54 PM

Jun 2014

I have written to my Senator (Bennet)and told him how pleased we are that he has proposed this needed change and how much we are hoping it will get some place.

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Bennet and Tester Introduced a Bill Preventing Lawmakers From Becoming Lobbyists for Life. [View all] Uncle Joe Jun 2014 OP

K&R! octoberlib Jun 2014 #1

Back when Bennet was first appointed madamesilverspurs Jun 2014 #2

Same, he and Udall, I didn't really know. joshcryer Jun 2014 #20

Now We Are Getting Somewhere billhicks76 Jun 2014 #51

These guys were centrists when elected though. joshcryer Jun 2014 #53

Yes but it seems even centrists can lose elections when they don't listen to their constituents. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #54

Good to know.. thank you, madame Cha Jun 2014 #47

The current law Sgent Jun 2014 #3

Congress has special privileges and as such should be held to a higher standard. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #5

P.S. There are other groups where freedom of speech is prohibited, real estate and law Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #10

Bribery is not protected by the Constitution. JDPriestly Jun 2014 #12

+1 again. Enthusiast Jun 2014 #34

They would retain that right...just not a paycheck and undue influence... Moostache Jun 2014 #14

Heartfelt thanks to them both! K & R! freshwest Jun 2014 #4

That's a violation of their.... NightWatcher Jun 2014 #6

Bill Maher on the Revolving Door. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #7

This free market zealot makes me want to harm small animals... Moostache Jun 2014 #17

Well he does agree with us on this issue, I know he's also opposed to global warming Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #25

That should not be a difficult thing but I know it will be. The conflict of interest when lobbyists sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #8

too good to be true navarth Jun 2014 #9

K&R. JDPriestly Jun 2014 #11

Buck Marshall on the Revolving Door. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #13

Great idea LeafsFan17 Jun 2014 #15

Welcome to DU, LeafsFan17! calimary Jun 2014 #49

Agreed! LeafsFan17 Jun 2014 #55

just think how easy this would pass if 1200 democratic talk radio stations spent certainot Jun 2014 #16

No kidding. calimary Jun 2014 #48

Colorado has some damn fine Senators. joshcryer Jun 2014 #18

I don't think long shot adequately describes the futility. BootinUp Jun 2014 #19

and this is a non-partison issue...because it is all about the money. Leme Jun 2014 #21

Sweeeeet!!!! nt kelliekat44 Jun 2014 #22

Excellent law. nt msanthrope Jun 2014 #23

Terrible law and unconstitutional in the extreme. NYC Liberal Jun 2014 #24

Why is this a terrible law? Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #26

Because it is unconstitutional and violates basic principles of the 1st Amendment, NYC Liberal Jun 2014 #27

If they wish to sign a petition, speak out or write a book, nothing prevents them from doing so. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #28

Nothing...except the principle behind this proposed law. NYC Liberal Jun 2014 #29

De Facto having money means you have more rights. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #30

+1 an entire shit load. Enthusiast Jun 2014 #35

Thanks for the post, Uncle Joe! FourScore Jun 2014 #31

Thanks for the thanks, FourScore. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #38

Considering that politicians on the payroll (or, future payroll) will be voting for this.... Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2014 #32

That's a nice visual, Tierra_y_Libertad Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #39

Now this bill should have universal support or we should ask why. Enthusiast Jun 2014 #33

Recommend. nt Zorra Jun 2014 #36

very good news locks Jun 2014 #37

Heath Shuler and the Revolving Door. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #40

hell yeah, babies. pass that sucker! lol. n/t RainDog Jun 2014 #41

Congresswoman Emerson and the Revolving Door. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #42

money does not equal speech. nt angrychair Jun 2014 #43

I like it quakerboy Jun 2014 #44

he forgot one bl968 Jun 2014 #45

K&R 100 JEB Jun 2014 #46

Former Senator Blanche Lincoln and the Revolving Door. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #50

ANP Investigation: The Revolving Door of K Street. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #52