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Ann Richards
The former Texas Governor, well-known for her folksy manner and her
progressive politics, is now one of the top names at the Washington lobbyshop, Verner, Liipfert, Berhard, McPherson & Hand.
She is registered specifically as lobbying on tobacco issues. Verner Liipfert is one of Big Tobacco's top outside lobbying firm.