penalties for critics of Congress?

Question

Section 220 of S. 1, the lobbying reform bill before the Senate, would require grassroots causes, even bloggers, who communicate to 500 or more members of the public on policy matters, to register and report quarterly to Congress, as lobbyists are required.

"Section 220 would amend existing lobbying reporting law by creating the most expansive intrusion on First Amendment rights ever," Viguerie said.

For the first time in history, he stated, critics of Congress will need to register and report with Congress itself.

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this is from WorldNetDaily. what can we do to make sure this isn't passed? this makes my blood run cold.

oh thank you!

the article i got it from was from the 19th. i didn't see any others about the same bill. ack!

thanks. i didn't see any previous topics either. oops!

Answer 1

Yep, it's been removed from the bill.

Some conservative groups and some liberal groups (like the ACLU) got together and pushed for the removal. It was removed by a Republican congressman.

See previous questions on this topic for links, etc. Thanks.

EDIT: Here's a good question that explains it: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuJgqYYkwt5Wr4uGrIWdFKnsy6IX?qid=20070119105135AAAtOD4

Answer 2

This was struck down Thursday Evening.

http://news.com.com/Lobby+bill+spares+political+bloggers/2100-1028_3-6151519.html

Answer 3

Internet is an opinion, and we are not lobbying. This is not to be worried about or we will go to civil war. You can count on that bubba.