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Constitutional Law

Apr. 20, 2006

Lobbyists Struggle to Revive an Organization of Their Own

SACRAMENTO - As the nation's capital reacts to lobbyist scandals with reforms, some California lobbyists are laboring to rejuvenate a professional group that adheres to a code of ethics while fighting for First Amendment rights.

By Linda Rapattoni
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      SACRAMENTO - As the nation's capital reacts to lobbyist scandals with reforms, some California lobbyists are laboring to rejuvenate a professional group that adheres to a code of ethics while fighting for First Amendment rights.
      The Institute of Governmental Advocates is, in effect, a lobbying group for lobbyists. The g...

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