Argus Leader - Kristi Noem: Spouses of Representatives Should Be Banned from Lobbying Congress

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State Rep. Kristi Noem said today that she supports a full ban on spouses of congressional members from lobbying Congress.

Noem, the Republican candidate for U.S. House, used the opportunity to take a direct shot at her opponent, Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, whose husband, Max, lobbies in both the House and Senate.

"Legislating and lobbying simply should not mix in the same household," Noem said. "It is a recipe for conflicts of interest and possibly even corruption."

Max Sandlin is a former Texas congressman who lost his re-election bid in 2004. The two have been married since 2007.

Herseth Sandlin has responded to concerns about her husband's lobbying by saying he is not permitted to lobby her or her staff.

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