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John Hope Bryant: the pending resolution ought to include language to say that Members of Congress cannot take free meals and free…

On the recordJanuary 31, 1995
the pending resolution ought to include language to say that Members of Congress cannot take free meals and free vacations and free golf trips from lobbyists that are paid to influence the proceedings before this House. That addition to this provision could have been brought forward. It ought to be brought forward.
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John Hope Bryant
Texas

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Addressing the need for stricter regulations on gifts from lobbyists to Congress members.

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