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Under Obama, It's the 'Summer of the Lobbyist'

'It Girl' emerges as health, climate, economy converge

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 24, 2009 12:45 PM CDT

(Newser) – Barack Obama the candidate railed against lobbyists' influence—but under his administration, the Washington movers and shakers are flourishing. With health care reform, the environment, and the economy in focus all at once, it’s the “Summer of the Lobbyist,” writes Manuel Roig-Franzia...   Read full story »

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