'When Congress debates the Green New Deal, our representatives shouldn't have to rely on Exxon lobbyists.'
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren released a plan Friday aimed at reducing corporate lobbyists' influence in Washington.
"When Congress debates the Green New Deal, our representatives shouldn't have to rely on Exxon lobbyists to explain who should pay for the effects of carbon emissions on our planet," Warren wrote in a Medium post announcing the"When Congress decides whether it should break up big tech companies, our representatives shouldn't have to rely on"And when Congress votes on restoring net neutrality protections, our representatives shouldn't have to turn toThe plan,...
Her plan also includes raising the salaries of Congressional staffers to"attract and retain committed, hard-working public servants from diverse backgrounds." A Congressional Research Servicefound that salaries for many staff positions have decreased in successive years, even as living costs continue rising. Of the 15 Congressional roles measured in the survey, 10 had budget cuts in 2017-2018.
Warren has distinguished herself from other presidential candidates by publishing a range of thoroughly researched policy plans that offer concrete approaches to addressing voter concerns. These plans have helped set her apart in a crowded field. Warren, along with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, has been credited with helping push the Democratic Party to the left.
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks during a Town Hall at Keene State College on September 25 in Keene, New Hampshire. Warren unveiled yet another policy plan Friday, this time tackling lobbying in Congress.
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