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Tag: lobbyists

When lobbyists write legislation, this data mining tool traces the paper trail

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Most kids learn the grade school civics lesson about how a bill becomes a law. What those lessons usually neglect to show is how legislation today is often birthed on a lobbyist’s desk.

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In survey, lobbyists complain about effects of open government law

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From The Blog of Legal Times:

In the aftermath of sweeping federal lobbying legislation that became law in 2007, few lobbyists are convinced that the statute made their colleagues more ethical and improved government.

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How many lobbyists are really breaking the law?

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From National Journal:

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Tagged Honest Leadership and Open Government Act, Lobbying Disclosure Act, lobbyists, revolving-door policy

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