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Civics 101
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Money and Politics
This chapter discusses the relationship between money and politics, focusing on the financial contributions from lobbyists to political campaigns and the opportunities for government officials to make money both during and after their time in office. It explores the concept of revolving door lobbyists and the influence they have in the private sector. The chapter also touches on the issue of members of Congress engaging in stock trading and the concerns surrounding insider trading.
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