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Service Is Its Own Reward? The Revolving Door From Lawmaker to Lobbyist
| Title | Service Is Its Own Reward? The Revolving Door From Lawmaker to Lobbyist |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2006 |
| Authors | Jowers, Krik L., Peterson Luke E., Coroon Peter, Sabl Andrew, McGehee Meredith, Nixon William H., Patterson Kelly D., Sederburg William, and Jergensen Eric |
| Journal | Teaching Ethics: The Journal of the Society for Ethics Across the Curriculum |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pagination | 65-110 |
| Date Published | Spring 2006 |
| Publication Language | eng |
| ISSN Number | 15444031 |
| Keywords | professional responsibility , Public Policy |
| Abstract | A large majority of of former lawmakers go on to become lobbyists, and clients are eager to hire former members of Congress because of their long-established professional ties and contacts in the government. However, many government watchdog organizations, journalists, and former lawmakers are disturbed by the trend, and worry that public office has ceased to be about public service. Now, they say, running for Congress is now used for job training and networking so they can leave office and cash in on the connections they forged as elected officials. |
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