Mr. Chairman, I just would inquire of the sponsor of this amendment, what business is it of the Federal Government whether Regis College in Denver, CO spends some of its funds lobbying Denver city council over a land-use matter? Why should they have to report to Washington that kind of activity?
Questioning the necessity of federal oversight on local lobbying activities during a committee discussion.
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