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Oklahoma legislator wants lawmakers off lobbyist welfare
OKLAHOMA CITY — A state legislator said he will propose legislation prohibiting lobbyists from giving gifts and providing meals to lawmakers.
“It’s time for lawmakers to pick up their own meal tickets and pay for their own entertainment,” said Rep. Jason Murphey, R-Guthrie.
Lawmakers should have a code of conduct just like other professions, Murphey said.
He calls it an effort to get lawmakers off welfare.
Read more: http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/capitol_report/oklahoma-legislator-wants-lawmakers-off-lobbyist-welfare/article_d8d546ca-2070-5459-9f9b-66e13587653c.html
[font color=330099]You are a young man, Rep. Murphy. If you believe in principles then you are in the wrong political party. Repent and become a Democrat.[/font]