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K Street's Call Will Keep Former Lawmakers in Washington

Updated: May 30, 2013 | 1:21 a.m.
December 27, 2010 | 8:35 p.m.

Vote the bums out? When lawmakers leave office, many don't go far. The Almanac of American Politics' Gregg Sangillo reminds us of the perennial revolving door in Washington, and explains why many former members, especially election-losers, will end up on K Street.

Video by Theresa Poulson with photos by Getty Images

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