[markomalley]

"At the federal level, many people working in the lobbying industry are not registered lobbyists, instead adopting titles such as 'senior adviser' or other executive monikers, thereby avoiding federal disclosure requirements under the Lobbying Disclosure Act," CRP and OMB Watch said in a statement.

Then you can lobby without lobbying. What a concept. Worthy of a waiver.

[Vigilanteman]

I would wager that many of those quitting don’t even go to work for the administration because they now own it.

[724th]

That’s because, they all became gainfully employed, in the Federal Government.

[charles1252]

“Over 18,000 lobbyists have deregistered, while only 15,310 have registered.”

Geez, only 28.61 per Congressman and Senator now!

[Cicero]

You don’t need lobbyists when businesses belong to the government. Instead, you need Czars and Comissars.

[stockpirate]

They are all working in the WH!

[Carley]

They all have jobs inside the White House

[6ppc]

They’re just going underground.

[savage woman]

When they get the numbers, do they also have names attached?
Is anyone going to follow these people/money trails?

[Moonman62]

"At the federal level, many people working in the lobbying industry are not registered lobbyists, instead adopting titles such as 'senior adviser' or other executive monikers, thereby avoiding federal disclosure requirements under the Lobbying Disclosure Act," CRP and OMB Watch said in a statement.

That's what I figured. Obama will claim a victory, while sliminess and corruption will be greater than ever.