Michael Yang

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@wade_glover_ @lynchk16 That's a great major! I heard Columbia had one of the top journalism programs. Did you apply there?

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@_riaxx_ @lynchk16 I think bureaucracy can also have huge impact since it's up to them to see how Congress policies or SIG ideas are implemented.

[Michael Yang @Michael40976057]

@mpipe77 @lynchk16 I agree. Abridging the right of SIGs to donate is limiting free exercise imo, which undermines the Constitution. However, there should be a check to everything, which in this case should involve regulation.

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@Eunjae41452219 @wade_glover_ @lynchk16 While I think their are some problems with the practice, I do not think it's fair to prevent retired government officials from seeking the job of a lobbyist (interference with private citizen).

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@NotADiscoBall @lynchk16 While lobbying could sometimes involve pseudo-bribery, I ultimately believe lobbying is protected under the First Amendment as people should have the right to express their views.

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@lynchk16 3A: SIGs can file amicus curiae briefs and directly support one side of the case to achieve their goals. I hope to attend UT since it has a good CS program and Austin is a pretty cool city. #lynchapgovtwitterchat #lynchapgovmob

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@lynchk16 3A: A network between Congress, Bureaucracy, and SIGs. Congress creates favorable legislation, bureaucracy implements, and SIG's lobby Congress for legislation. I think Congress has the largest impact as they are the eminent lawmaking body. #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

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@lynchk16 3A: SIGs indirectly buy favorable legislation through advocacy. I think SIGs ultimately should be able to donate to candidates since it often takes an interested group to foster change within political system. #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

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@lynchk16 3A : A revolving door is when an ex-government official becomes a lobbyist. While this practice may result in some skewed legislation,the revolving door is ultimately ethical as government officials should have the chance to express views. #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

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@lynchk16 Lobbyists are representatives of SIGs who speak on their behalf. They try to convince government officials to support their stances and get them to introduce favorable legislation. I think they are not regulated enough as lobbyists have a lot of resources.

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Get out to vote right now!!!

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#gotv #lynchapgovmob