Michael Shure talks to reformed lobbyist Jack Abramoff about the influence of industry pressure on the vote to keep oil subsidies.
“If I’m an oil lobbyist, I’m basically going to say, this is a tax increase…and will drive gas prices up,” Abramoff argues. “It’s a very tough gig for the other side.”
On working now to reduce that influence, Abramoff says, “Congress is the actual problem — the lobbyists are just taking advantage of it.”
