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Oldtimers cling to power as new lawmakers rise
The piece notes how veterans like Carter Manasco and Andrew J. Biemiller leverage Capitol contacts after leaving office. It highlights lobbyists reshaping influence, with Scott Lucas shifting from Senate leadership to lobbying for multiple trade groups. Names of former congressmen linger in Washington as lawyers or advisers, reflecting a rerun of old political networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Carter Manasco
Congress
Jasper
Ala
Manasco
Ma Basco
National Coal Assn
Andrew J. Biemiller
Wisconsin
Afl-Cio
Frank Ikard
Texas
American Petroleum Institute
Senate
Scott Lucas
Illinois
Lucas
American Finance Conference
Mobile Homes Manufacturing Assn
National Association of Chain Drug Stores
Outdoor Advertising Assn
Roadside Business Assn
Western Medical Corp
Washington
J. Howard McGrath
James Patrick McGranery
William P. Rogers
NEW Deal
Arnold, Porter and Fortas
Thurman W. Arnold
Court of Appeals
Paul Porter
Federal Communications Commission
Abe Fortas
Joseph P. O'Hara
Minnesota
Emmet O'Neal
Kentucky
Maurice Thatcher
Dewey Short
Missouri
Harold G. Mosier