According to Jeffrey Birnbaum, a central paradox of Washington life is that lobbyists
a. are much less influential than most people think.
b. are corrupt but generally enjoy a good reputation.
c. generally focus their attention on Congress, but policy is ultimately shaped by the bureaucracy.
d. are highly compensated and influential, but they occupy an underclass in the capital.
d. are highly compensated and influential, but they occupy an underclass in the capital.
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