Legislating Under the Influence

When I was hired to work on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee in 2001, I was told by many in Washington that the panel was one of last remaining places in Congress where things actually get done. By the time I left Capitol Hill some two and a half years later, I had learned what all Americans are now realizing: The panel certainly does get things done, but not for the people who elected its members. It gets things done almost exclusively for those ... Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Harley Griffin - Jul 11, 2006 - 10:18 AM PDT
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by Fabrice Florin - Oct. 1, 2008

This is really more of an opinion piece than a journalistic report, as it tends to present a one-sided view that favors Democrats over Republicans. That said, much of the information presented here is first-hand, which makes it more informative than an "objective" report. Still, I would like more viewpoints on this important topic, particularly from independent sources.

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by Harley Griffin - Oct. 1, 2008

more illumination of the Republican culture of corruption

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