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Debate begins over lobbyists' gifts to law makers

March 4, 1997
By: Beth Bentley
State Capital Bureau

The Senate has begun what could be a long debate over lobbyists wining and dining law makers.

Beth Bentley has the story from Jefferson City.

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Bill Sponsor Joe Maxwell says he wants to put an end to lobbyists wining and dining law makers.

His bill would ban legislators from accepting lobbyist gifts of over one-hundred dollars:

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The Senate is also debating an amendment that would effectively gut the bill.

From the state capitol, I'm Beth Bentley