An industry lobbyist, who wouldn't speak on the record before the rule was released, confirmed that EPA's changes reflect industry's concerns that the proposal was too stringent for some power plants.

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And one bad lobbyist, at least one, shouldn't suggest that the entire system is some way corrupt.

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That's why I don't take federal PAC and federal lobbyist money.

CNN: Transcript of Thursday's Democratic presidential debate

Among those polishing their resumes include spokesman McCurry, counselor Doug Sosnik and, if he doesn't get Bowles' job, chief lobbyist John Hilley.

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