The Lobbyists: How Influence Peddlers Get Their Way in Washington

by Jeffrey Birnbaum

A behind-the-scenes look at Washington's most powerful players follows a handful of top lobbyists during the 101st Congress, exposing their obscene wheeling, dealing, wining, and dining. 25,000 first printing.

Genres: Politics, Nonfiction

334 pages, Hardcover

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.