House OKs Lobby Bill

Eight Democrats Defect; Tough Conference Awaits

By Tory Newmyer and Steve Kornacki
Roll Call Staff

May 4, 2006, 12 a.m.

After months of debate and controversy, House Republicans finally secured passage of a broad lobbying and ethics reform bill Wednesday, despite strong opposition from Democrats and criticisms that the measure was toothless.

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