Senator Byrd's conclusion is strongly supported by the rising number of interest groups. With more groups involved in lobbying and more money being spent to fund those efforts, Byrd's call for open, ethical practices will need to be enforced all the more. The increased presence of organizations that actively lobby fuels Byrd's concern that fairness and balance in government will be compromised and that individual voices could be drowned out by "lavishly funded" interest groups. Which of these ideas is included in your response? Check all that apply. Whether Byrd's conclusion is supported by the evidence Whether it is necessary to monitor the activities of lobbyists Whether it is necessary for lobbying to be openly and publicly conducted