Post from Senator Frist

This is an
excellent start. Let's get more done.

"The people of this country, not special interest big money, should be the source of all political power." ~ Senator Paul Wellstone

Just a quick note to let you know the Senate passed a landmark lobby reform bill yesterday – one that takes important steps to reinforce the boundaries between Capitol Hill and K Street.

This legislation will:

Enhance disclosure of lobbyist activities
Restrict travel and gifts to elected officials and their staffs
Slow the revolving door between government employees and the lobbying world
Reform the earmark process to improve disclosure of how are tax dollars are spent

The road to restoring faith and confidence in Congress will require change and action, commitment and vigilance. And we start down that road NOW.

Despite Democrat attempts to delay and demagogue on this - hoping to turn it into an '06 election issue - Republicans lead on principle and pressed on. The simple fact is, partisan politics has no place as we work to restore the peoples' faith in their governing body.

I look forward to working with the House in conference to produce a final package that we can – with confidence and commitment – send to the President's desk.

Here's a link to his
blog: