Rep. Rahm Emanuel said "what is known around here as business as usual would make a Chicago alderman blush. In Chicago we have a pretty high standard. If we look at today's Washington Post and New York Times editorial page, they talk about the relationship between two lobbyists and the Republican majority. Roll Call's headline: ``Revolving Door Snags Hill Aide: Staffer Negotiated Lobby Contract While on House Payroll.'' The pharmaceutical industry was working the halls, working on the pharmaceutical prescription drug legislation. The energy lobbyist got an energy bill. Let me do a case in point. Four Indian tribes paid $45 million in 3 years to buy access. Mr. Speaker, there are good people on both sides of the House with good values. It is unfortunate the conduct of a few brings shame on this institution. The Speaker's gavel is intended to open the People's House, not to close the Auction House." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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what is known around here as business as usual would make a Chicago alderman blush. In Chicago we have a pretty high standard. If we look at today's Washington Post and New York Times editorial page, they talk about the relationship between two lobbyists and the Republican majority. Roll Call's headline: ``Revolving Door Snags Hill Aide: Staffer Negotiated Lobby Contract While on House Payroll.'' The pharmaceutical industry was working the halls, working on the pharmaceutical prescription drug legislation. The energy lobbyist got an energy bill. Let me do a case in point. Four Indian tribes paid $45 million in 3 years to buy access. Mr. Speaker, there are good people on both sides of the House with good values. It is unfortunate the conduct of a few brings shame on this institution. The Speaker's gavel is intended to open the People's House, not to close the Auction House.

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Rep. Rahm Emanuel

Illinois

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govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Addressing issues of lobbying and ethics in Congress.

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