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Lobbyists on Obama's '08 Payroll

By Sukey, People's Democratic Republic of Brooklyn - May 22nd, 2008 at 8:57 pm EDT

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http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/lobbyists-on-obamas-08-payroll-2007-12-20.html

By Alexander Bolton and Brittney Moraski Posted: 12/20/07 TheHill.com

"Three political aides on Sen. Barack Obama’s (D-Ill.) payroll were registered lobbyists for dozens of corporations, including Wal-Mart, British Petroleum and Lockheed Martin, while they received payments from his campaign, according to public documents.

The presence of political operatives with long client lists on Obama’s campaign contrasts with his long-held stand of campaigning against the influence of special interests. Obama has even refused to accept contributions from lobbyists or political action committees (PACs)."

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