November 12, 1999

Former Harvard Lobbyist Tackles Research Appropriations -- for Duke

Lobbyist Watch:

As a lobbyist for Harvard University for 19 years, Nan F. Nixon often worked side by side with Duke University's John F. Burness.

Now Ms. Nixon and Mr. Burness are working shoulder to shoulder again, this time in Durham, N.C.

Last week, Ms. Nixon took over as Duke's assistant vice-president and director of federal relations. She plans to focus on research and appropriations issues, and act as a go-between for federal officials and