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Lobbying -- United States Common Cause 
 Common Cause is a lobbying organization whose main goal is to make "our government more accountable to its citizens." It does not support any of the political parties, but works for government reform. Its "grassroots activists lobby lawmakers on pending legislation, write letters to the editor and op-ed pieces for their local newspapers," about various issues. The site provides full text of their studies, reports, and releases on their legislative battles. The site index provides an easy way to browse the subjects. Searchable. http://www.commoncause.org/ Topics: Activism, Law by Subject, Political Parties & Theories Last updated Dec 23, 2005 LobbyingInfo.org
This project "serves as a tool to help the media and public track the influence of special interests in Congress and the executive branch. It provides a database of thousands of individuals who have journeyed through the 'revolving door' -- passing from government service to private sector lobbying." Also includes investigative reports, reform proposals, and information about "influence peddling laws." From Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy organization founded by Ralph Nader. http://www.lobbyinginfo.org Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Politics by Place Last updated Dec 13, 2005 opensecrets.org: Lobbying Database
Find data on expenditures of lobbying firms and lobbyists to Congress and other government agencies. Search by lobby firm or lobbyist name, industry (such as defense or agribusiness), issue (budget, trade, and others), or government agency. Data goes back to 1998. From the Center for Responsive Politics, "a non-partisan, non-profit research group ... that tracks money in politics, and its effect on elections and public policy." http://www.opensecrets.org/lobbyists/ Topics: Politics Last updated Apr 4, 2006 Public Disclosure
Information from the U.S. House of Representatives about how "members, officers, and staff ... are required by certain House Rules and federal statutes to file official documents on travel, income, gifts, etc. and to make this information available to the public." Also includes information about House implementation of the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) of 1995, which "requires lobbying firms and organizations to register and file reports of their lobbying activities." http://clerk.house.gov/public_disc/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government Last updated Jan 27, 2007 |
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