Lobbying Reform

Definition

A promise by politicians to limit the influence of money in politics, never actually implemented because the money currently controls who makes the promises.

Example Usage

Congress proposed lobbying reform, which got immediately sidelined by the same lobbyists who would be regulated by it.

Source: Political terminology

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