Power of Interest Groups

This article discusses interest groups and lobbyists and their power.

http://www.contactomagazine.com/articles/uslobbying1007.htm

The article states that about 40% of former House of Representatives go on to become lobbyist.  This fact demonstrates just how large and influential they are. 

Although it is impossible to completely eliminate interest groups, are they a good thing or a bad thing for our government?  Do they really help to speak the voice of the people?

Posted at 10:18AM Oct 20, 2007 by Ashley Waid in General  |  Comments[1]