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The Revolving Door on K Street

An in-depth look at the accepted practice of United States Congressmen rolling off of Capitol Hill and into high-paying lobbying jobs.
By Isaac Fitzgerald / American News Project
July 9, 2008, 7:36 AM GMT
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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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