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Originally Posted by dc_dux
Documents from the Cheney energy task force, grudgingly released (but heavily redacted) after a court order as a result of FOIA requests, show "how oil industry lobbyists not only played a pivotal role in developing the administration's national energy strategy, they wrote much of it themselves."
The Cheney Energy Task Force (see the slide show)
With influence like this, the oil industry can get any model it wants. |
Is it common for lobbyists in Washington to draft or be involved in drafting legislation in the area of their expertise? Is the issue the involvement of lobbyists in our legislative process or simply the involvement of lobbyist that you don't agree with being involved with our legislative process?
Personally I think there is a legitimate role for lobbyist and "experts" in our legislative processes. Ultimately it is the responsibility of our elected government officials to do what is right for the nation.