News Clip 13.1: Lobbying LoopholesClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 566 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:Why were President Obama's efforts to limit the role of lobbyists criticized when he first took office?
A. He made several high-profile exceptions to this policy right away.
B. Lobbyists strengthen the position of the executive branch in policymaking.
C. He only targeted certain lobbyists with whom he disagreed.
D. none of these
Answer: A
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