The Next Government

Management Idea: Lobbying Reform

Candidate: Barack Obama

Management Area: Workforce & Organizational Structure

Description: Obama’s lobbying reform plan includes banning registered lobbyists and firms from giving gifts to any executive branch employees, banning political appointees from lobbying once they leave the administration, banning former Senators who become lobbyists from frequenting the Senate gym, and expanding public access to information about lobbyists and their activities.

Related Ideas: Hillary Clinton, John Edwards

Fels Institute of Government
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