Waiting in the Lobby

Item sets: The Sphex Club Papers; Jones Memorial Library Manuscripts Collection

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Identifier: JML.MS1133-0511
Barcode: JML.MS1133-0511
Title: Waiting in the Lobby
Description: Text of a lecture delivered to the Sphex Club in Lynchburg. This academic paper by David T. Petty, Jr. delves into the complex world of lobbying in the United States, tracing its evolution from early practices to its contemporary state. Petty critiques the massive growth of the lobbying industry, its impact on legislation, and the challenges in regulating this sphere due to its roots in constitutional rights. He shares personal experiences with lobbying efforts, highlighting the nuanced roles lobbyists play in shaping legislation. The paper discusses various attempts at reform, including the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act and recent legislative efforts, while emphasizing the importance of transparency and public scrutiny in mitigating undue influence on the political process.
Date: 21 October 1993
Creator: Petty, David T. Jr.
topic: SPHEX Club - lectures; Petty, David T. Jr.; Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act
Location: Lynchburg, Va.
Digital Format: pdf
Language: English
Publisher: George M. Jones Library Association
Repository: George M. Jones Library Association
Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/; George M. Jones Library Association
Rights Holder: Petty, David T. Jr.; George M. Jones Library Association