“527s Back in Lobby Bill”

Roll Call offers this report, which begins: “A measure to curb the independent political groups known as 527s will be included in the House version of a lobbying bill that is slated for a vote this week, senior GOP aides said Tuesday.” Meanwhile the newspaper editorializes Bogus “Reform” (paid subscription required). Meanwhile, The Hill reports “Panel takes aim at lobby reform bill,” which begins: “Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee have threatened to kill the pending lobbying-reform bill unless leaders expand earmark reform to apply to tax and authorization legislation.”

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