Virginia Lobbyist Doswell Counts Hours and Influence
John William Doswell, a top Virginia lobbyist earning up to fifty to one hundred dollars an hour, represents groups from restaurants to banks and seeks passage of a parimutuel betting bill for the Virginia Horse Council. His experience, network, and readiness to answer legislators’ questions are emphasized as decisive factors in shaping legislation.
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John William Doswell
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Doswell
Billy
Virginia General Assembly
Virginia Restaurant Association
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Virginia lobbyists seen as a distinct third branch of government
A 1968 overview notes Virginia lobbyists as helpful, amiable professionals who rarely cross lines. Delegates Sanford and Dickinson defend current rules while executives like Billy Doswell and John Boatwright emphasize compromise and integrity amid disclosed 750 thousand dollars spent by 617 registered lobbyists.
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