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		<title>Scottsdale Considers Outsourcing It&#8217;s Lobbying Efforts</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:22:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Foreman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Those in favor of the changes say it could save money and increase efficiency.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-624" title="scottsdale" src="http://www.lobbyingfirms.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/scottsdale.jpg" alt="scottsdale" width="150" height="120" />Lynh Bui from the The Arizona Republic reports on the city of Scottsdale&#8217;s proposed plans to downsize it&#8217;s government relations department and outsource the work to private lobbyists.  The move is being considered in order to save money and increase the efficiency of the city&#8217;s efforts in securing state and federal benefits.</p>
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