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Friday, April 20, 2012
Planet Money
When Lobbyists Pay To Meet With Congressmen
April 20, 2012 "...the fundraiser has 35,000 bucks in checks sitting in her pocket right now. And we're going to talk about public policy while we take the checks."
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Planet Money
Why Lobbyists Dodge Calls From Congressmen
April 19, 2012 We imagine the lobbyist stalking the halls of Congress trying to use cash to influence important people. But often, the Congressman is stalking the lobbyist, asking for money.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Planet Money
A Former Lobbyist Tells All
January 27, 2012 On the podcast today, we get a glimpse from inside the room where money changes hands. Jimmy Williams used to lobby for the National Association of Realtors. He tells us about the ridiculous issues he's lobbied for, the flow of campaign money he supplied, and how he wants to change the system now.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
