The right to petition one's government is a important part of the American political system. But many people inside and outside politics say our rules for lobbying haven't kept up with how sophisticated the practice has become. Join Kojo as we explore where lobbying fits within the power structure of our democracy.
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Lobbyists and Power in American Politics
Listen Tuesday, Sep. 2, 2008 at 1:06 p.m. in Elections, Politics
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James Thurber
Director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies, American University
Sheila Krumholz
Executive Director, Center for Responsive Politics
Nicholas Lemann
Dean and Henry R. Luce Professor, Graduate School of Journalism, Columbia University
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