Obama may be talking about change and Pelosi promised to end the "culture of corruption," but with lobbyists the beat goes on. The schmoozing begins:
The activity underscores that despite Obama's pledge to restrain the influence of lobbyists – including barring their contributions to pay for official inaugural events – they are still using the occasion to conduct business.
Many lobbyists consider it especially important to work hard when a new administration takes over. Lobbyist Patrick M. Murphy likens the impact of a new president to the complexity of a Rubik's Cube because long-valued contacts take jobs in a new administration, causing a ripple effect of turnover on Capitol Hill and in lobbying and law firms and trade associations in town.
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