Best Fly-In Ever: How to Make the Most of Your D.C. Visit

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Best Fly-In Ever: How to Make the Most of Your D.C. Visit  By Rebecca Gale Washington would be a less exciting place without its out-of-town visitors. And "fly-ins" -- when interest groups bring their members to town to lobby legislators and agency officials -- do more than just keep the hotels full and the Metro lines long. They can draw attention to an issue, rally stakeholders and even move the dial on legislative priorities. Full story Double Down on These SOTU Capitol Quips  By Jason Dick Have you ever wanted to play speechwriter for the State of the Union? How about put thoughts into John Boehner's head? Now's your chance with this week's Capitol Quip.  Full story John Lewis’ Publicity Tour Marches Onward May Staffers Participate in SOTU Gambling Pools? | A Question of Ethics Chip Kennett: A Silent Patriot Under the Dome | Commentary

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