1. Lobbying Jan. 15, 2013 Objective: Why do groups lobby congress and what effects do they have on government! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTsxtEbIKd0http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTsxtEbIKd0 (Thank you for Smoking) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTsxtEbIKd0 http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7387331n (Jack Abramoff) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m17VkNIbymA&feature=related (Prescription Lobbyists)

2. 60 minutes Jack Abramoff 1.Why will major change never take place regarding lobbyist’s access to politicians? 2.As Abramoff says, should congressional staff members (or members of Congress) never be allowed to work as a lobbyist? 3.Why do lobbyists have SO MUCH influence on public policy? 4.What are two (realistic) solutions to reign in the influence of lobbyists?

3. I. Definition and functions Definition: (Narrow focuses are more successful) –Iron Triangle:  influence public policy Types of Lobbying 1.Cooperative Lobbying: groups with similar purpose 2.Grassroots Lobbying 3.“Netroots” Lobbying: through blogs/online media FUNCTIONS of lobbyists: 1.Influence govt. 2.Provide info to govt. (specific focus) 3.Help write legislation (reference)

4. II. Regulation of Lobbying: 1946 Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act: 1.Required registration AND disclosure, but was full of loopholes Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 1.Restrictions  gifts, meals, paid travel Congress may receive from lobbyists 2.Congressmen/women  1 year before lobbying that committee

5. IV. Case for Lobbyists 1.Provide useful info to govt. 2.Means of participation for people 3.Linking Mechanism (people/government) 4.1 st amendment protection 5.Federalist 10: Remedy is worse than the disease (abuse of lobbyist vs. loss of liberty)

6. V. Case Against 1.Rich and powerful interests-over represented 2.Average/poor-underrepresented 3.Diffuse power, difficult for govt. to get things done 4.National interest is sacrificed for narrow interests (Single Issue Groups) 1.Farm Subsidies  Farmers  Votes