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Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should former members of Congress be able to work as lobbyists after leaving Congress?

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The public is not told exactly why former Congress-people are so highly prized by lobbies.Truth is - they're the only players who are in the game for all the innings, to coin a phrase.
When Congress votes on issues, the Congressional chambers are closed to outsiders, with one exception: former Congress-people! They retain their Congressional I.D.,AFTER leaving office - for the remainder of their lives! Ex-Representatives can breach the House chamber when crucial votes are being cast;former Senators have permanent access to either chamber of Congress.
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