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10. THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON
This famed restaurant, west of the city, is a prime spot for entertaining to impress,
and the 90-minute drive there and back provides time for lobbyists to bond and bar-
gain - assuming the car is bug-free.
Middle & Main sts, Washington, VA • 540 675
3800 • over $100
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Top 10 Congressional Leaders in History
1. James K. Polk
A supporter of Andrew Jackson, Polk (1795-1849) led the fight in the adminis-
tration's conflict with the banks. He became president in 1845.
2. Daniel Webster
Webster (1782-1852) is credited as the finest speaker in defense of the Union in
debates over slavery.
3. Henry Clay
A great orator (1777-1852) known for his proposals for compromise over
slavery.
4. William Boyd Allison
Allison (1829-1908) was a major force in shaping US laws passed in the 19th
century.
5. Henry Cabot Lodge
This distinguished patrician (1850-1924) opposed corrupt influences of big
business.
6. George W. Norris
Norris (1861-1944) was author of the 20th Amendment to the US Constitution,
clarifying issues related to tenure in office.
