Two veteran North Carolina lawmakers are resigning their seats to become lobbyists.

• Position: PEOPLE & POLITICS - Debbie Clary and Jeff Barnhart - Brief article

TWO VETERAN NORTH CAROLINA LAWMAKERS are resigning their seats to become lobbyists. Representative Jeff Barnhart, in his 11th year in the House, was one of the key lawmakers writing the budget this year. Senator Debbie Clary served seven terms in the House before moving to the Senate. Successors to the two Republicans will be chosen by their county GOP executive committees. In North Carolina there is a six-month "cooling off" period before a lawmaker can register...