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Friday, April 20, 2012

Planet Money

When Lobbyists Pay To Meet With Congressmen

U.S. Capitol dome.

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."

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Thursday, April 19, 2012

Planet Money

Why Lobbyists Dodge Calls From Congressmen

"You spend most of your time dodging calls." - Jimmy Williams, former lobbyist

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.

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Friday, January 27, 2012

Planet Money

A Former Lobbyist Tells All

Former National Association of Realtors lobbyist, Jimmy Williams.

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.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Planet Money

Jack Abramoff On Lobbying

Jack Abramoff in 2004. He's the one on the right.

December 20, 2011 The former lobbyist is out of prison and available for interviews. We talk to him — not about his crimes, but about the legal lobbying that goes on every day.

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