Thursday, January 18, 2007

Controversial Senate ethics bill SB-1 on hold...

By Jim Brown
OneNewsNow.com
January 18, 2007

An attempt by Democrats to push through ethics reform legislation that some warn would label churches and other non-profits as "grass roots lobbying firms" has been temporarily stalled.

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Wednesday night a vote on the controversial grassroots lobbying bill SB-1 was delayed after Democrats came nine votes short of the 60 they needed to end debate and vote on the measure. The bill could come up again for a vote either Thursday or Friday. A companion piece of legislation is expected to be introduced in the House next week.

American Center for Law and Justice Chief Counsel Jay Sekulow has mounted a campaign against the legislation, arguing it would restrict the work of Christian TV and radio ministries and pro-family groups. He remains hopeful an amendment stripping the grassroots prohibitions will pass.
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