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The Revolving Door on K Street

Posted by Isaac Fitzgerald, American News Project at 12:36 PM on July 9, 2008.


An in-depth look at the accepted practice of United States Congressmen rolling off of Capitol Hill and into high-paying lobbying jobs.

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Capitol Hill has lost yet another Congressman to K Street, as one more elected official (Rep. Al Wyn) rolled down the Hill to join a lobbying firm.

Through the story of the latest defector, the American News Project examines this dangerous trend, known as the "revolving door on K street."


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Posted by: oxheadone on Jul 13, 2008 8:10 PM   
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Makes me want to cry. We have the best government money can buy and I don't see how to really make it better.

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