The Lobbyists: How Influence Peddlers Work Their Way in Washington

by Jeffrey Birnbaum

Jeffrey H. Birnbaum's The Lobbyists exposes the world of Washington's most influential players -- the more than eighty thousand who descend upon our national government, informing and bartering with Congress and blocking legislation on behalf of the richest business interests in the country. This acclaimed work -- now with a new introduction that analyzes the changes in lobbying in 1990s -- provides a shocking view of how our government really works.

Genres: Politics, Nonfiction

334 pages, Paperback

First published December 22, 1992

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not much has really changed, though it's amazing what used to be allowed: trade groups literally paying lawmakers to make speeches at events. An insightful look at Bush I era lobbying through the eyes of lobbyists themselves.