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Federal initiative to help schools recognize youth sex trafficking

By Susan Ferriss

Students can be exploited more if they are suspended or expelled for misbehavior and left unsupervised alone.

No joke: Clowns have lobbyists, too

By Michael Beckel

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus' parent company posted record lobbying expenditures last year.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Entertainment":

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"… Group and Birch Horton Bittner and Cherot also performed work on Feld Entertainment's behalf. Issues regarding animal welfare were the company's top concern, …"

"… erican Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has also sued Feld Entertainment, alleging animal rights violations. A settlement was reached between ASPCA …"

Mixed martial arts take fight to Capitol Hill

By Reity O'Brien

Mixed martial arts, upstart sports experiencing a surge in lobbying activity.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sports":

"… ccording to Marie Hardin, associate director of the John Curley Center for Sports Journalism at Penn State University. “You have to wonder if part of thi …"