When politicians strategically give important information to the news media on the condition that its source not be identified by name, this is referred to as

a. a plumber.
b. a trial balloon.
c. a leak.
d. a stopper.

c. a leak.

Political Science

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Which of the following illustrates the ability of congressional members to achieve concessions for their constituents on important pieces of national legislation?

A)public option B) "Cornhusker Kickback" C)expansion of Medicaid D) "Katrina Provision"

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