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Even These Days, the Smoke-Filled Room Endures

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Some members [of Congress] are confused that a new citywide ban on smoking inside the workplace does not apply to some halls or rooms inside the more than 200-year-old Capitol, one of the few places where the term 'members only' is still relevant and where smoke-filled backrooms are no myth. (Washington Times [1], Monday)

It's good to be the congressman.

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I, Government [2] by D.W. MacKenzie


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[1] Washington Times: http://www.washtimes.com/national/20060724-122221-9669r.htm

[2] I, Government: http://www.fee.org/publications/the-freeman/article.asp?aid=4427

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