Lobbying From The Great Beyond

With a little planning, you can lobby Congress from beyond the grave.

Every year, hundreds of Americans continue to make campaign contributions, lobby Congress and in some states cast votes after they have died. And it’s all completely legal. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Oct 30, 2009 - 11:01 AM PDT
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by Joel Kulenkamp - Oct. 30, 2009
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by Naomi Isler - Oct. 30, 2009

I'm not sure what this is trying to prove. Assuming that the donations and activities are part of a will or other legal document, what is the problem.

But I have to draw the line at voting! I know it's been done (did Karzai think of that?) but that does cross a line!

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