Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for April 04, 1998

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Senator: Yes? Lobbyist: Thanks for seeing me, senator...as I told your secretary, I'm a new lobbyist for the tobacco industry, and I'd like to talk to you about the proposed increase in cigarette taxes...we think it places an unfair burden on young people, who are struggling to get by on their allowances...well, not allowances, but you know, budgets, their...um...disposable...whatever... Senator: At ease, son. I'm a Republican. Lobbyist: Oh...right. Sorry, sir, first day jitters.