Lobbyists' excesses expose underside of Washington dealmaking

Sunday, January 8, 2006

WASHINGTON -- A luxury skybox for sports fans in Congress. A dinner party that raises thousands of dollars for a political candidate. Helpful suggestions on how the guest of honor might phrase a letter to the president or a Cabinet secretary.

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