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3. Require all meetings with lobbyists to be public- with video and transcript documentation. Mandatory jail time for those who don't comply.
by dhimes 8y ago
3. Require all meetings with lobbyists to be public- with video and transcript documentation. Mandatory jail time for those who don't comply.
- mac01021 8y agoWhat constitutes a lobbyist? Must a congressman record every discussion he has with every person he meets, just in case the topic of conversation turns to public policy?
- tdb7893 8y agoWe could broadcast the video on Bravo and call it "Real Senators of the US"! It would be like a better CSPAN. Edit: also we could call in votes like it's American Idol. I think we should try it, it couldn't be worse than what we have now
- dhimes 8y agoHere's a start: https://www.tripsavvy.com/faqs-about-lobbying-1039165 https://www.tripsavvy.com/faqs-about-lobbying-1039165 Example: https://lobbyingdisclosure.house.gov/register.html https://lobbyingdisclosure.house.gov/register.html There will certainly be attempts to end-run the disclosure, but in principle it's a regulated industry.
- smsm42 8y agoThere was something like this in California, public meetings law, called Brown Act. As I heard, it's not exactly working as intended http://www.zocalopublicsquare.org/2017/03/23/californias-open-meetings-law-became-gag-rule/ideas/connecting-california/ http://www.zocalopublicsquare.org/2017/03/23/californias-ope...