[UPDATE]: The amendment to strip the language passed the Senate 55-43.  Once again the blogosphere and the Republican caucus in the Senate has held the Democratic leadership’s feet to the fire and strengthened the ethics bill.  Amazing what a stint in the minority will do to congressional Republicans.

S.1 has been introduced in the Senate as “lobbying reform” — which in this case means “First Amendment infringements.” An amendment has been attached, which requires registration of bloggers with more than 500 readers, and who comment on policy issues. Violation would be a criminal offense.

I’m speechless.

Hat Tip to Of Arms and the Law.