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Check out Cassidy CEO Marty Russo’s commentary on the Obama lobbying rules over at National Journal’s Under the Influence Experts blog.

Here’s a taste:

There are perhaps no terms more widely used, nor more poorly understood in Washington than “special interest” and “lobbyist.”

Almost all “special interests” have lobbyists. Fortune 500 companies and small town teachers, policemen and firefighters have lobbyists. Doctors, lawyers, and shift workers from most manufacturing plants have lobbyists. For that matter, even the federal government has lobbyists, every agency has one and the White House does too.

And keep in mind, one person’s “just cause” is another person’s “special interest.” The role of government decision makers is to balance the widely varied interests of people from differing backgrounds and make decisions in the best interest of their communities, states and the country.

Cassidy CEO Marty Russo returned to CNBC today for another segment on lobbying.  His first appearance generated overwhelming viewer response.

Here’s the KU study on lobbying referred to in the segment.

Check out Cassidy CEO Marty Russo on CNBC talking about the role of lobbyists in public policy debates:

In this clip from Marty Russo, CEO of Cassidy & Associates, explains that the House vote will be a critical turning point for health care reform.  He also points out some interesting procedural matters to watch out for.