American People Hire High-Powered Lobbyist To Push Interests In Congress

[Ichingcarpenter]

WASHINGTON—Citing a desire to gain influence in Washington, the American people confirmed Friday that they have hired high-powered D.C. lobbyist Jack Weldon of the firm Patton Boggs to help advance their agenda in Congress.

Known among Beltway insiders for his ability to sway public policy on behalf of massive corporations such as Johnson & Johnson, Monsanto, and AT&T, Weldon, 53, is expected to use his vast network of political connections to give his new client a voice in the legislative process.

Weldon is reportedly charging the American people $795 an hour.
"Unlike R.J. Reynolds, Pfizer, or Bank of America, the U.S. populace lacks the access to public officials required to further its legislative goals," a statement from the nation read in part. "Jack Weldon gives us that access."

"His daily presence in the Capitol will ensure the American people finally get a seat at the table," the statement continued. "And it will allow him to advance our message that everyone, including Americans, deserves to be represented in Washington."


The 310-million-member group said it will rely on Weldon's considerable clout to ensure its concerns are taken into account when Congress addresses issues such as education, immigration, national security, health care, transportation, the economy, affordable college tuition, infrastructure, jobs, equal rights, taxes, Social Security, the environment, housing, the national debt, agriculture, energy, alternative energy, nutrition, imports, exports, foreign relations, the arts, and crime.


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"Before today, I'd actually never heard of this group," Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) told reporters. "But if Jack says they're worth my time, I'll take a look and see if maybe there are some areas where our interests overlap."
"But I'm not making any promises," he added. "I'm a very busy man."

http://www.theonion.com/articles/american-people-hire-highpowered-lobbyist-to-push,18204/?utm_souce=popbox

[joeybee12]

1. Hey, I posted this the other day!

But I'll still rec...although it's so acurate it's not funny, it's scary!

[Ichingcarpenter]

2. Sorry .... Haven't been on DU much lately because of

the "firestorm" so a lot of threads I missed.

It is funny through.....LOL

[joeybee12]

3. It's funny, but you know, the idea actually migth work!

Congress seems to only listen to lobbyists anyway.

[Ichingcarpenter]

4. Well we need to write to our

Lobbyist to see if he will talk to our congressman about this idea.

[nashville_brook]

5. oh that's sadly hilarious.