"Failing to enact meaningful ethics reform sends the message that the Bush Congress has once again chosen the lobbyists on K Street over citizens on Main Street."

Peter believes lobbying reform is an essential component to cleaning up the ethical mess in Washington. That is why he supports the Honest Leadership Act, which would have banned lobbyists-financed travel, ended secret earmarks spending, and strengthened the penalties for pay-for-play schemes. Peter believes that the Republican Congress failure to enact meaningful ethics reform sends the message that the Bush Congress has once again chosen the lobbyists on K Street over citizens on Main Street.

To read Peter,s position on lobbying reforms, click here.