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| | Louisville Courier-Journal 05/21/06 |
 | | Knowlegis, a firm that sells information and software to lobbyists, issued its "Power Rankings." The company examined criteria such as tenure, leadership position, how legislators influenced the agenda on Capitol Hill through everything from media attention to campaign fundraising, and lawmakers' abilities to pass or amend significant legislation. |
 | | Rep. Geoff Davis, R-4th District, came in at 169; Rep. Ron Lewis, R-2nd District, was ranked 237th; and Rep. Ben Chandler, D-6th District, a relative newcomer and in the minority party, ranked 412th. |
 | | One way Sen. McConnell is likely to show his power and influence, as he has in the past, is to ensure that the money keeps flowing to the Blue Grass Army Depot's chemical weapons destruction project. |
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