TPM:

there are now at least 195 former lawmakers cashing in on their public service, according to an updated list compiled by TPM. That’s up from 172…The new list, made up of 90 Democrats and 105 Republicans who hailed from 45 states, includes 29 former members of Congress

We have 25 year olds who know absolutely nothing putting together legislation, and hundreds of lobbyists and influence peddlers taking advantage of the situation. How can a country continue to function like this?

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