STATE OF LOBBYING

Obama Versus K Street

The president has vowed to fight 'special interests.' But his agenda has made influence-industry professionals busier than ever.

by Eliza Newlin Carney and Bara Vaida

Saturday, March 21, 2009


Obama's crusade to muzzle lobbyists and the special interests they represent may prove elusive. His agenda to dramatically expand the scope of government and increase federal spending has business booming on K Street.

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