Lobbyists Jockey For Position In Health Care Debate

(Audio - streaming) The fact that these lobbyists came to the committee meeting makes perfect sense. Every citizen has a constitutional right to petition the government. And Congress is attempting to overhaul an industry that affects literally everyone.

But add all lobbyists together, and throw in the campaign money that comes along with lobbying, and the problem becomes evident: It's gridlock. Full Story »

Posted by Kaizar Campwala
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Subjects: U.S., Politics, Health
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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Jul 8, 2009 - 8:18 AM PDT
Reviewed by: Derek Hawkins (review), Ted Honeywell (review)
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Edited by: Kaizar Campwala - Jul 8, 2009 - 8:18 AM PDT

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