Nathan Deal's Transition Team Heavy on Lobbyists

Nov 21, 2010 - 11:42
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Nathan Deal's Transition Team Heavy on Lobbyists

ATLANTA As Republican Nathan Deal prepares to take over as Georgia's next goveor he's relying on a transition team stacked with current and former lobbyists. Business leaders and others who could have a financial stake in the decisions of his administration are also on the 26-member team helping Deal navigate the next two months before he's swo in Jan. 10.

They are helping him set a legislative agenda and priorities for the state budget. They also have the goveor-elect's ear as he hires aides and agency heads.

Several of those Deal has tapped to help lead his transition are veterans of the state Capitol's lobbying corps, having worked for industries from health care and insurance to utilities and tourism.

The Deal camp says current lobbyists have agreed to halt lobbying activities.

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