We are very, very hopeful that the lobbying disclosure conference can proceed. As the gentleman knows, we have not gotten clearance on the other side to do so, so we are very concerned about that. This House passed the lobbying disclosure bill overwhelmingly. Our view is it will pass overwhelmingly in the Senate when that happens. But, unfortunately, it has not yet gone to conference.
Discussing the status of the lobbying disclosure bill during a House floor debate.
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