Taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to fund lobbyists

The Hill
by Jason Shoaf and Adam Hinojosa, opinion contributors
April 3, 2026
1 min read

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Federal agencies may improperly use taxpayer funds to employ or contract with former officials who simultaneously lobby those same agencies.

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Your tax dollars may fund lobbying efforts that influence government decisions, creating conflicts of interest at your expense.

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Taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to fund lobbyists.

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