[molson209]

Lobbyists , Congresses way of getting some extra, FREE cash

[Lurkinanloomin]

My former Congressman, Eric Cantor, didn’t even finish his term after his defeat in the primary so he could cash in on Wall Street.

These weasels are still influencing policy even after we throw them out of office.

[cripplecreek]

Most of the staffers in DC are in house lobbyists from various industries and issue groups. John McCain's former chief of staff went from his office to VP of Boeing and is now chief of staff for GOP staffers on the armed services committee.

Look at Mr Principled Bart Stupak. His final vote for Obamacare was paid off with a full partnership at the premier DC lobbying firm of Venable LLP.

The Honorable Bart Stupak: Partner

Please note his areas of practice.

[monocle]

If the federal government were cut in half at least half of the lobbyists would disappear or starve to death.

[DesertRhino]

Slow it down? How about end it completely? Or make a 20 year moratorium, after service as a staffer or congressfool?
They should have no design that the law they pass be structured for their career path goals.

[cripplecreek]

Just a taste. (Staffers, who they work for in DC and who their “former” employers were)

http://www.opensecrets.org/revolving/reverse.php

[Vaduz]

Lobbyists are the fuel for corrupt politicians.

[PoloSec]

House of Cards is a very tame representation of corruption and perversion in Washington.

[upsdriver]

Get rid of the IRS and 16th amendment and you will get rid of much of the need for lobbyists.

[Lurkina.n.Learnin]

What’s Chris Dodd up to these days?

[MasterGunner01]

Simple solution: Any federal employee is not allowed to work in any capacity that lobbies for legislation, influences public opinion, or is employed in a consultancy capacity by ANY federal agency or department for 20 years. No more revolving door to lobbyist riches and PR influence. You can work as a building security guard for minimum wage, though.