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The LCB’s latest
New Orleans NPR WWNO: Chief of Staff of Louisiana Congressman Rodney Alexander testifies before House Ethics Committee
Chief of Staff of Louisiana Congressman Rodney Alexander testifies before House Ethics Committee
Denver’s KUNC: Can Washington, DC politicians help local Colorado farmers survive 2006 drought?
Colorado farmers are enduring a dangerous drought — can Washington, DC politicians help or will they hurt local Coloradoans in need?
Iowa Congressman Jim Nussle juggles two jobs as he runs for Governor
The LCB’s Matt Laslo covered Iowa Congressman Jim Nussle’s run for governor while serving as a congressman in Washington.
Austin’s KUT: Texas mayors call on Congress to suspend restrictions on flights at Dallas Love Field
The LCB founder Matt Laslo covered loval Texas mayors lobbying Congress in Washington, DC on flights in and out of Dallas, Texas.