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@NiharDegaonkar @lynchk16 I'll be applying there as well. Good luck with your studies! #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

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@hannah_bletsch @lynchk16 Although SIGs are powerful, I would argue that congress has a greater influence because the law is decided by them in the end #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

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@jimmyqian_ @lynchk16 I agree that lobbying is well regulated at the moment. Another way they are regulated is through public opinion #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

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@KarthikVinnako4 @lynchk16 I agree that SIGs should be able to make contributions to candidates if the donation is disclosed because SIGs are organizations that are composed of individuals after all. #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

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@MerlynGeorge13 @lynchk16 I agree that the revolving door is ethical most of the time, except in the case of government abuse of power #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

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@lynchk16 Typically, SIGs create amicus curiae briefs intended to persuade judges to decide a case in a certain way. I'm trying to get into Rice University because it's an all around great school and my sisters went there. #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

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@lynchk16 An iron triangle is the relationship between a SIG, congress, and a federal agency. The constituents of the triangle all provide favors for each other to get stuff done politically. Congress has the most impact because it can make laws. #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

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@lynchk16 SIGs buy influence over politics with campaign contributions. They should be allowed to donate as long as the amount and purpose of the donation is disclosed. #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

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@lynchk16 The revolving door is when a gov official becomes a lobbyist or vice versa. The most effective type of lobbyist is one that used to be a congressman. It's ethical because former gov officials aren't necessarily going to be corrupt. #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

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@lynchk16 Lobbyists are people who try and get politicians to pass certain legislation by providing information or campaign contributions. Lobbying is well regulated because they have to register and report their activities. #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

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#gotv #lynchapgovmob