..government of the lobbyists, by the lobbyists, and for the lobbyists shall not perish from the earth...

...or at least the US Senate.

Wired News: Broadcasters Gut Digital TV Bill

Ok, I admit it - I don't really care that much about this particular issue, but what irks me is that it's so incredibly obvious who's interests Senators Burns and Hollings have in mind:

The top industries supporting Conrad Burns are:

1	TV/Movies/Music	$223,150
2	Telecom Services & Equipment	$211,718
3	Lobbyists	$191,002

The top industries supporting Fritz Hollings are:

1	Lawyers/Law Firms	$212,216
2	Lobbyists	$110,987
3	TV/Movies/Music	$109,833
4	Telecom Services & Equipment	$96,000
5	Telephone Utilities	$67,200

You'll get your reward next year, Fritz.