There was a time not long ago when Washington lobbyists considered the nation's governors as poor relations from the provinces who were, at best, minor players on the capital scene. Not any more. These days, the states'chief executives are recognized as key players in shaping federal legislation. And industry advocates are increasingly finding that in their search for partners to help make their case to Congress or the White House, the governors are often their best allies.
September 10, 1999 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
There was a time not long ago when Washington lobbyists considered thenation’s governors as poor relations from the provinces who were, at best,minor players on the capital scene.
Not any more. These days, the states’chief executives are recognized as keyplayers in shaping federal legislation. And industry advocates areincreasingly finding that in their search for partners to help make theircase to Congress or the White House, the governors are often their bestallies.
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