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Tuesday, January 17, 2006

Chron.com | Lobbying practices in Congress' cross hairs

Chron.com | Lobbying practices in Congress' cross hairs: "Lobbying practices in Congress' cross hairs
Abramoff case brings calls for tighter controls on gifts, perks to lawmakers

By MICHAEL HEDGES and BENNETT ROTH
Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON - The trouble with trying to reform lobbying, former House Majority Leader Dick Armey says, is that all lobbyists are not created equal: Some abuse the system, others are serious advocates who help educate lawmakers about esoteric subjects."

Tuesday, January 17, 2006

Chron.com | Lobbying practices in Congress' cross hairs

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