In 1996, Congress passed legislation that
A)lifted all limits on the number of gifts lobbyists could give members of Congress.
B)banned the practice of lobbyists giving members of Congress an honorarium for giving speeches.
C)eliminated the requirement that lobbyists register with Congress.
D)allowed businesses to deduct lobbying costs as a business expense.

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The passage states that in 1996, Congress passed legislation that "banned the practice of lobbyists giving members of Congress an honorarium for giving speeches." Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

Option A is incorrect because the passage doesn't mention anything about the limits on the number of gifts lobbyists could give members of Congress being lifted. Option C is incorrect because the passage doesn't mention anything about the requirement for lobbyists to register with Congress being eliminated. Option D is incorrect because the passage doesn't mention anything about businesses being allowed to deduct lobbying costs as a business expense in 1996.

In 1996, Congress Passed Legislation That