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On the recordJune 3, 2003
Right out these doors and various other places in the Capitol, there are lobbyists, lobbyists who represent interests. Did the Senator run into any lobbyists during consideration of the tax bill, the people wearing the Gucci shoes, delivered to the Capitol in limousines, lobbyists representing these people who were left out of the benefits of this tax bill passed 2 weeks ago?
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing the influence of lobbyists during the consideration of a tax bill.

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