The history of this institution demonstrates the need for eternal vigilance to ensure that lobbyists do not abuse their role, that lobbying is carried on publicly with full publicity, and that the interests of all citizens are heard without giving special ear to the best organized and most lavishly funded.

–Senator Robert Byrd,
"Lobbyists"

Does the growing number of interest groups support Byrd’s conclusion?

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