Washington on $10 Million a Day: How Lobbyists Plunder the NationMedia critique/politics. For anyone wanting to understand the rot at the heart of America's political system and to begin a much-needed reform of Washington political culture, this detailed yet lively account of the growing power of the capital's lobbyists is essential reading. David Silverstein is co-editor of CounterPunch, an investigative newsletter about power and evil in Washington. |
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... arms makers exposed , the industry still has plenty of assets when it comes to getting its way in Washington . Chief among them is that weapons makers , to an even greater extent than other indus- tries , have especially tight links to ...
... arms makers exposed , the industry still has plenty of assets when it comes to getting its way in Washington . Chief among them is that weapons makers , to an even greater extent than other indus- tries , have especially tight links to ...
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... makers . " Other companies followed suit , including the nation's biggest defense contractor , Lockheed , which ... arms makers dramatically increased their spending on lobbying programs as well . In 1987 , GE was considered to be the ...
... makers . " Other companies followed suit , including the nation's biggest defense contractor , Lockheed , which ... arms makers dramatically increased their spending on lobbying programs as well . In 1987 , GE was considered to be the ...
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... arms makers , including Lockheed and LTV Aerospace & Defense . The information was of great use to the arms makers , as it involved plans for overseas sales and information about what weapons systems might be targeted for cuts . The ...
... arms makers , including Lockheed and LTV Aerospace & Defense . The information was of great use to the arms makers , as it involved plans for overseas sales and information about what weapons systems might be targeted for cuts . The ...
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