The Lobbyist Did My Homework
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How does lobbying in Israel work? In the absence of financial contributions, how do lobbyists influence elected officials? Could the Israeli parliament actually function without lobbyists? And why is every Israeli mandated by law to have a yellow traffic vest in their car?
Carrie and Aliza speak with Rachel Gur, lawyer, former Parliamentary advisor and current lobbyist to understand how lobbyists shape legislation and how knowledge is the greatest currency they have.
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