Lobbyists have worked hand-in-hand with our politicians in Washington
One congressman in the race for Majority Leader of the U.S. House is Rep. John A. Boehner of Ohio. He maintains the lobbyist-financed Freedom Project, with a lobbyist as treasurer and an all-lobbyist executive board. It has raised $5.94 million over 10 years and has contributed $3.26 million to fellow Republicans. Some 2003-2004 expenditures include $21,990 at Sam and Harry's steakhouse, $16,189 in fees at Manassas's Robert Trent Jones Golf Club and $5,990 for lodging at La Quinta Resort & Club near Palm Springs. This, by no means, clears the histories of the other congressmen running for the same leadership position.
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