Recent congressional scandals demonstrate the role of powerful
interests and their lobbyists, as they engage in unseemly practices
from accepting gifts and travel junkets to outright bribery.Read more.
Overview
Money plays far too great a role in American elections, from the
municipal level all the way up to the U.S. presidency. Large
contributions from a few groups and individuals unduly influence who
wins elections and reduce the role of ordinary voters in our democracy.
PennPIRG
is working to achieve campaign finance reform by enforcing tough
campaign contribution limits, creating systems of public financing, and
enacting lasting lobby reform.
When Congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham pleaded guilty to accepting more than $2.4 million in bribes, the American public was outraged. Nonetheless, Congress has yet to pass any serious ethics reform laws. PennPIRG is calling on politicians to revitalize our political process by limiting the influence of powerful private lobbyists and keeping powerful interests from unduly influencing elections. CLICK HERE to go to news station Web site to view video. (Opens in new window.)
