Mickey Goes to Washington

?The explosion in the size of K Street , the locus of the lobbying industry, is an extension of the growth and reach of government. The ballooning federal budget has its tentacles in every aspect of American life and commerce. No serious industry or interest can function without monitoring, and at least trying to manipulate, Washington 's decision makers. The penalty for ignoring the federal government can run into the billions of dollars.? (5 pages)