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Lobbying Boom and Roosevelt Power in Washington
Washington sees a boom in lobbyists with as many as five hundred groups petitioning Congress. The piece argues this resurgence weakens President Roosevelt's grip, noting heavy lobbying by labor, agriculture, banks, railroads, and religious groups. It questions spending plans for the $4.8 billion public works fund and highlights bloc politics in Congress.
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Washington
Ieee
Lobb
Congress
Roosevelt
White House
Capitol
House
Senate
Brain Trust
Organized Labor
Agriculture
American Legion
Railroads
Association of American Railroads
Shortine Railroad Association
Bankers
American Bankers’ Association
Stess
Senator Black
United States