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Sep. 26, 2008
Casino Advocates Prove Lobbyists' Bad Rap Isn't Always Deserved
Though they're often derided, lobbyists for tribes with casinos have done a good job of educating members of Congress on the meaning of sovereignty, writes I. Nelson Rose.
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By I. Nelson Rose In the 1950s, if you wanted to smear a political opponent, you would insinuate that he was a secret Communist. In 2008, you say he hangs out with lobbyists. Lobbyists, and their clients, "special interests," often get a bum rap. But lobbyists should not be seen as giving bundles of cash to corrupt politicians. Their main goal is to persuade legislators and regulators on behalf of their clients. They d...
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