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NYT: Lobbyists Rush To Hire G.O.P. Staff Ahead Of Vote

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Tags: Lobbying, Politics, Republican, United States Congress

With Democrats in danger of losing control of Congress, some prominent lobbying shops, trade groups and contractors are already moving to bring more Republicans on board to bolster their political fortunes.

Lobbyists, political consultants and recruiters all say that the going rate for Republicans -- particularly current and former House staff members -- has risen significantly in just the last few weeks, with salaries beginning at $300,000 and going as high as $1 million for private sector positions.

Read the entire New York Times article here.
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