Is this a surprise? More like a confirmation. Constituents ought to be able to go online and find a list of lobbyists, foreign and domestic, with whom their so-called Representatives are conferring, consulting or transacting any business (or pleasure). Constituents can then determine whether said "Representatives" are voting for their interests or some other power (business or government). Paid trips to any foreign country for any reason should be considered bribery, likewise stays at resorts etc. for any reason should be paid for by the "Representatives" themselves or considered bribery or influence peddling. Hosting of "Representatives" should be highly suspicious, obvious attempts to influence votes. The Congress of the United States of America should represent the People of these United States, NO OTHER ENTITY FOREIGN OR DOMESTIC.