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Should former members of Congress be banned from lobbying for five years after leaving office?

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Current law imposes short cooling-off periods — one year for House members, two for senators — before they can lobby their former colleagues. Supporters of a longer ban say the revolving door distorts lawmaking; opponents say it limits career freedom and expertise.

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