1. Wilson 11C

2. » Single most important work ˃Too many issues for legislators +Power words +Facts and data ˃Truth? +Accountability +Relationships

3. » Client politics » Political cue » Ratings system » Public support ˃Insider strategy ˃Outsider strategy ˃Grassroots lobbying

4. » Least effective way to advance causes ˃Campaign finance reform +Reduce amount +Creation of PACs – Independence of legislators – Legislators have their own PACs ˃Probably does not change votes ˃Gain access to political system

5. » Legislators leaving to become lobbyists » Lobbyists joining staffs or private sector » Ethics in Government Act (1978) » Investigative reporting of abuse » Conflict of interest

6. » Displays, attention, disruption » More generally accepted ˃Stop business ˃Force negotiations ˃Enlist support ˃Create martyrs ˃No-win situations

7. » First Amendment protections ˃1946 Regulation of Lobbying Act +Supreme Court ruling limited +Direct contact with members +Grassroots activity +Enforcement ˃1995 Lobbying Disclosure Act +Reporting of clients and expenditures +Justice Department Investigations +Tax incentives (exempt status is most important) +Revised in 2007 (large fines for not reporting)