Jeffrey Birnbaum

National Correspondent and columnist for the Washington Post

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National Correspondent and 'K Street Confidential' columnist for the Washington Post

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Members of Congress have been investigated, prosecuted and sent to prison this year for converting special interest contributions into public policy.

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Members of Congress have been investigated, prosecuted and sent to prison this year for converting special interest contributions into public policy.

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