Should nonprofits that receive government money be barred from lobbying advocacy?
Article Abstract:
There are special-interest groups in the US lobbying Congress for more tax dollars and using tax dollars to do so, which is an outrage according to Rep. David M. McIntosh (R-Ind). It would be extremist to restrict all types of organizations to the use of their own funds for participation in community and national affairs according to Rep. David E. Skaggs (D-Colo). Already groups cannot lobby federally using funds; that restricts the ability of charities and other groups to use money to reach elected officials. Skaggs considers that a most egregious attack on basic democratic values.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 1997
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Should the federal government require some electricity to come from renewable energy sources?
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Government support for renewable energy sources is controversial because environmentalists are concerned that the market will not protect the environment while market advocates do not want government mandates interfering with the market forces. The environment, energy diversity and sustainable development are not market-driven national goals and so some are concerned that without government intervention, no effort will be made to protect the environment. Market advocates are concerned that the mandates will increase consumer costs and eliminate alternatives such as natural gas.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 1997
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