Wednesday, May 18, 2005

Parties paid for by lobbyists a red flag for some

DallasNews.com | News for Dallas, Texas | Texas Legislature: "The end of the legislative session is near, so let the parties begin.
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Rep. Phil King, R-Weatherford, says he sees nothing improper with lobbyists' buying lawmakers' dinners.

And let the lobby pay for them.

With less than two weeks until lawmakers adjourn, House committees are taking up their long-standing tradition of celebratory dinners that mark the end of 140 days of grueling work and long nights."

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