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In an explosive exposé that has rocked the very foundations of our political system, The Pixelated Capital Journal has uncovered a sinister web of influence peddling and campaign funding that has gone largely undetected until now. At the heart of this scandal lies the House of Representatives, where a group of lawmakers, affectionately known as the "Pixelated Pundits," have been secretly receiving campaign contributions from the largest gaming companies in the land.

Our investigation, which involved undercover agents posing as low-level interns at gaming giants, has revealed that these companies are not only pouring millions into political campaigns but are also shaping economic policy in ways that are, frankly, preposterous. The "Pixelated Pundits" have been pushing for legislation that would classify virtual in-game currency as legal tender, a move that, if enacted, would lead to an economic catastrophe of unparalleled proportions.

The implications of such a policy are mind-boggling. Imagine a world where your hard-earned dollars are equivalent in value to the whimsical gold bricks mined in the digital mines of "Minecraft: Congressional Edition." It's enough to make Milton Friedman spin in his grave faster than a high-score chasing Pokémon Go player.

But it doesn't stop there. Our sources, who wished to remain anonymous for fear of retribution from both the gaming industry and the "Pixelated Pundits," have also alleged that these same lawmakers are pushing for a tax break on all virtual real estate transactions. This means that the digital mansions and islands purchased in games like "Second Life" and "The Sims" would be exempt from taxation, while your real-world property taxes continue to soar.

The gaming companies, for their part, have denied any wrongdoing, claiming that they are merely engaging in "influential marketing strategies." However, internal memos obtained by our investigative team suggest otherwise. One such memo read, "Let's game the system before they patch this exploit."

As the dust settles on this unprecedented revelation, the public is left to ponder the true nature of democracy when corporate interests and campaign funds collide. Will the House of Representatives restore integrity to the legislative process, or will the digital dollars continue to call the shots? Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain: the next time you boot up your console or log into your MMORPG, you might want to consider who's really pulling the strings behind the avatar you control.

Stay tuned to The Pixelated Capital Journal for more developments in this breaking story.

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