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John Conyers: “Yes, that is absolutely correct, and it's an important point, though. We can't extend these benefits to even former…”

On the recordMay 24, 2007
Yes, that is absolutely correct, and it's an important point, though. We can't extend these benefits to even former Members who have become lobbyists. They have to be carefully considered by Members. As a matter of fact, prerogatives of Members, as the gentleman knows, is being limited and is getting harder and harder to become available even to active Members of the House of Representatives.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Discussing the limitations on benefits for former Members of Congress who become lobbyists.

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