Senate Approves Lobbying Limits by Wide Margin - New York Times

Senate Approves Lobbying Limits by Wide Margin - New York Times:

The measure would not ban private travel, as some members have urged. Nor would it rein in lawmakers' ability to fly on corporate jets at heavily discounted rates, a practice that gives precious access to lobbyists, who often go along for the trip.

The measure would not do away with earmarks, though it would make it more difficult for lawmakers to insert the pet projects quietly into bills at lobbyists' behest. And the Senate overwhelmingly rejected, 30 to 67, a move to create an independent ethics office to investigate accusations of abuse.

Trouble is, there are no limits on the things that matter. Bribes are bribes, folks, no matter what you call them. Get BigMoney out of government, for crying out loud! It's as bad as religion!