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How did you break into the profession? What made you choose that career path? I had always been interested in government and politics growing up. I came to Washington DC two days after graduating from college with no job and no place to live.
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Board member Fruzsina M. Harsanyi says that K Street has gotten a bad rap.
The private sector "has a responsibility to help government make the decisions that are going to affect it," says Harsanyi, who is joining the Public Affairs Council as a senior adviser. "You might call that 'lobbying,' but for me, it's another version of teaching." In her view, the interface between government and the private sector is fraught with misunderstanding. "The government always assumes that when the private sector does something, it's doing it deliberately, and that's not always the case. It's still run by people, and people using their best judgment, and people using the best information they have." Christopher Snow Hopkins, National Journal

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How did you break into the profession? What made you choose that career path? I had always been interested in government and politics growing up. I came to Washington DC two days after graduating from college with no job and no place to live. Untitled Document More about this fellow	Board member Fruzsina M. Harsanyi says that K Street has gotten a bad rap. The private sector "has a responsibility to help government make the decisions that are going to affect it," says Harsanyi, who is joining the Public Affairs Council as a senior adviser. "You might call that 'lobbying,' but for me, it's another version of teaching." In her view, the interface between government and the private sector is fraught with misunderstanding. "The government always assumes that when the private sector does something, it's doing it deliberately, and that's not always the case. It's still run by people, and people using their best judgment, and people using the best information they have." Christopher Snow Hopkins, National Journal Support the 1 For All Campaign 1 for All is a national nonpartisan program designed to build understanding and support for ALL of the First Amendment freedoms, including the right to petition for redress of grievances -- the legal and legitimate basis for modern-day professional advocacy. 1 For All Bryce Harlow Fellowships The fellowship application deadline has passed for the 2010-2011 academic year. Center for Responsive Politics OpenSecrets.org K Street Cafe Blog how new media and technology are shaping public policy Public Affairs Council Blog public affairs perspective National Journal's Under the Influence An Insider's View of the Lobbying and Advocacy Industry Click Here for More News