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'Round and 'Round They Go: Lawmakers Leave Congress for Lobbying Posts

The physical distance between Capitol Hill and K Street is only about a mile. But armed with the knowledge that walking that path can be lucrative, many lawmakers decide to make the trek -- and stay put. Full Article at Open Secrets

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