Lobbyists in Washington Stir Debate on Congressional Influence
James Marlow reports in Washington that the lobbyist, long a staple in political life, is back in the news as President Truman urges Congress to investigate lobbying practices. The aim is to examine how organized groups spend time and money to sway lawmakers and affect votes, distinguishing ordinary constituent contact from big-time lobbying.
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Lobbyists and influence in postwar politics
A 1945 Frederick News column discusses how big business groups labor unions and other groups run influence campaigns. It notes lobbyists spread money and entertainment to sway opinion, sometimes under quiet labels like social events rather than formal lobbying.
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Congress lobbying open disclosure urged amid reform cries
A commentator argues lobbying groups in Washington should reveal operations openly. The piece notes calls since years for transparency and cites 1946 reforms defining paid lobbying as a principal job for or against legislation.
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Congress lobbying rules and registrations raise concerns
The article notes the need for Congress registration and quarterly reporting on money received and spent. In nine months about 1,200 individuals and 192 organizations registered as lobbyists, with organizations spending 4,485,900 on lobbying. Some have been charged for not registering, while lawmakers argue the act contains a loophole.
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Lobbying Rule Change Proposed to Remove Principal Test
Lawmakers consider amending the lobbying registration requirement to drop the word principal. Any group spending substantial funds on lobbying over 25 percent of two years would be compelled to register. Debates focus on unions, businesses, and their stated purposes versus actual lobbying activity.
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Evolution of lobbying and dining terminology in America
The text notes lobbying serves broad interests such as consumer groups unions or business outfits. It explains lobbying as a method to inform Congress and mentions that the word restaurant first appeared in America referring to dining rooms in upscale hotels and select la carte venues.
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Elucidate and Language Tips from a Practice Note
A fragmented lesson discusses word usage and pronunciation tips. It mentions words like elucidate and surveillance, notes on consonant sounds, and hints at common misspellings. The garbled text also references milk distribution and a desire to grow vocabulary by daily word focus.
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