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Conflicts of Interest Abound in Military Travel Funding

By | 06.10.09 | 12:01 am

In 2007, after passing legislation to rein in the schmoozy junkets that allowed lobbyists to buy face time with lawmakers, congressional leaders from all political walks applauded their effort as a long stride toward limiting the influence of moneyed interests over Washington policymakers.

“We have promised the highest ethical standard,” More…