How Lobbying Works

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How Lobbying Works

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Oct 6, 2015

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Lobbying is an entrenched part of American politics and one that many people think is breaking government. But petitioning the government is protected in the Constitution. How can this system be fixed? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Oct 6, 2015

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