New in CW 09.14.06
2006: The year of the odd alliance The cast of characters at Monday's press conference was unusual, to say the least. The participants represented each of the major factions in last year's special election: the drug companies, big-business Schwarzenegger allies and unions. But this time they were all on the same side. They all opposed Proposition 89, which would create publicly financed campaigns in California. Ex-lawmakers join the lobbying ranks As term limits force the early retirement of a growing number of legislators, many are starting to take up residence in the Third House, shifting from the role of lawmaker to lobbyist. All told, 35 ex-lawmakers are registered as full-time lobbyists in California, including 11 that have left office since 2000. |
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