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Commentary: New GOP chairman Marc Racicot mixes politics and profits

By Charles Lewis

WASHINGTON, December 20, 2001 — President Bush's recent decision to name an active, registered lobbyist to head the Republican National Comm

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"… e at the seamy side of our major political parties.Former Montana Governor Marc Racicot is a registered lobbyist for the Houston law firm of Bracewell & Patte …"

Racicot will continue lobbying while serving as RNC chair

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President Bush's choice of former Montana governor Marc Racicot to head the Republican National Committee continues a long established pract

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Commentary: New GOP chairman Marc Racicot mixes politics and profits

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"… airman in February 1989. …"

The politics of energy: Coal

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When George W. Bush was inaugurated on the Capitol steps in January 2001, the coal industry, which had contr

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"… g back regulations that restrict power plant pollution.Former Montana Gov. Marc Racicot, who was chosen as chairman of the Republican National Committee with the …"

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Big oil protects its interests

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Industry spends hundreds of millions on lobbying, elections

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Excerpts from this story referencing "Marc Racicot":

"… d gas industry since 1998.Among the partners at Bracewell and Patterson is Marc Racicot, the former Montana governor who is the chairman of the Bush-Cheney 2004 e …"