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The Revolving Door: Most Of Bush's Ex-Cabinet Officials Work For Companies That Lobby Their Former Agencies

First Posted: 2/12/09 Updated: 5/25/11

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Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington:

Today, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) released Revolving Door, a first-ever comprehensive look into the activities of 24 members of President Bush's cabinet. The 108-page report is based on a six-month CREW investigation.

CREW's newest report demonstrates that the "revolving door" remains open. After leaving their government positions, many of these top officials joined the ranks of the companies they once regulated where they are highly compensated. In many instances, they have helped their new employers obtain lucrative government grants and contracts.

Read the whole story: Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

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Today, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) released Revolving Door, a first-ever comprehensive look into the activities of 24 members of President Bush's cabinet. The 108-page ...
Today, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) released Revolving Door, a first-ever comprehensive look into the activities of 24 members of President Bush's cabinet. The 108-page ...
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