Discussion
Prompt:
After doing some research, your post should explain the relationship between corporate lobbyists and Congress. The impact of this relationship on public policy is well-documented. Lobbyists who are well-connected and represent corporations who provide campaign contributions and other perks (both legal and illegal, i.e. Duke Cunningham and Jack Abramhoff) to members of Congress, strongly influnence the laws coming from Capitol Hill.
While Congress is supposed to be representing the interests of American citizens, it is ever increasingly representing the interests of the wealthy. In your post, please include a discussion of an area of policy that is of special interest to you, and trace the improper relationship between the interest group and members of Congress, and how it impacts this particular area of policy. You may select any topic that you find interesting. Some ideas are: the environment, stem cell research, immigration, etc.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.