Why has the government attempted to regulate lobbyist activity? Discuss some recent reform efforts and identify some of the gaps that remain in disclosure of lobbying activity

Answer:

An ideal response will:
1. Describe the 2007 Honest Leadership and Open Government Act (requires disclosure of employment history of lobbyists, sets limits on lobbyist activities, requires senators to wait two years before lobbying, requires staff to wait one year before lobbying any Senate office).
2. Include information from "For the People: Government's Greatest Endeavors." Information should include a description of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 and the gaps that remain (less than satisfactory lobbyist reports and unregulated actions by those who indirectly try to influence policy and legislation).