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Published: December 12, 2008
Oklahoma lobbyists criticizing proposed ‘no gifts’ rule
BY MICHAEL MCNUTT
A proposed rule to ban lobbyists in Oklahoma from buying expensive gifts or meals for state officials and employees lost some support Thursday while another proposal for a voluntary "no gifts” rule picked up a sponsor.

State Ethics Commissioner Don Bingham said he wanted to see what effect a new rule that reduced the amount of "things of value” lobbyists may give to elected officials and emplo...

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