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GOP Rep. John Campbell Defends Hiring Corporate Lobbyists VIDEO
"At least 13 freshmen Republicans have hired corporate lobbyists as chiefs of staff. The Washington Post’s Dan Eggen picked up on this trend as well and reported on it today. Asked about Eggen’s article on CSPAN this morning, Rep. John Campbell (R-CA) gave a spirited...
US Lobbyist System of Government
The American system of government operates with at least several of features that people have a hard time accepting: 1) money is power, 2) lobbyists represent the sources of power, and 3) ear marks are a way to... Ready, aim, shoot thyself
Got to love this – both parties blame lobbying but both take, take, take. Neither changed the law, and the US Supreme Court enforced what’s on the cooked books. ... Lobbyists undermine the American system
Voters feel helpless, but transparency through journalism gives them hope. Without the Washington Post making the oil lobby a cover story, they would continue to work in the dark to undermine the interest of the... Why Won't They Listen?
Have you wondered what gets in the head of these elected government Representatives and Senators that show such an open hostility for their constituents that just want their voices heard? Have you ever wondered why they seem to resent the "task" of having town hall... Grass Roots Group – Americans For Prosperity – Funded by Big Oil
Several right wing front groups funded by corporations - Freedom Works, Conservative's for Patient's Rights - have previously been exposed as corporate shills who fight against health care for all Americans and for... Karl Heinz Schreiber in Augsburg, Germany to face the Music
There has been an extradition order on Karl Heinz Schreiber, Businessman and Weapons Lobbyist for almost ten years. Schreiber has successfully avoided extradition by making himself available as a witness...
created by Karl Gotthardt - albertacowpoke | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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1172 views | 38 recommendations | 7 comments
Washington Post Sells Access to Obama Admin, Reporters: $25,000+
The Washington Post is selling lobbyists and others "access" to purported key Obama officials and even the paper's own reporters and editors, Politico reported Thursday, July 2.A flier was circulated advertising "Washington Post Salons", guaranteeing off-record,... Washington Post cancels pay-to-play meetings at CEO home
The Washington Post has cancelled a controversial plan to host a series of off the record 'salons' at the company CEO's home after word got out that sponsors can buy access to the meetings for 25 grand a... Get to know a lobbyist
Lobbying - the organized attempt to influence legislators - is not new. The term itself has been used to describe influence peddlers gathering in the hallways (or lobbies) of British Parliament as far back as...
created by Lake Ontario Waterkeeper | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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573 views | 1 recommendation | 1 comment
The Modern Peace Movement: 'Peace is Practical' Conference Report
Given the current major economic downturn, it's impossible for one to imagine the U.S federal government engaging in establishing a new Cabinet portfolio of any type. Particularly one, that on the surface would seem... Canada: Giving Our Internet Some Love
The season of love is upon us. We know the open Internet, with all it's innovative services, is the real love of your life. So why not go ahead and show how much you care, make the Internet your...
created by Mary Richard | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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207 views | 38 recommendations | 4 comments
Are Feds Out to Help Owners of Foreclosed Properties?
The US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Treasury Department are set to work hand in hand on a program that could help improve the national concern on foreclosed properties. The said government agencies are reported to have been finding ways to alleviate... Obama 'to curb role of lobbyists'
Even before Barack Obama has formally taken over the Presidency of the US, he has given indication of reversal of many of President Bush's actions and executive orders. President elect's office has also come...
created by Sanjay Jha | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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197 views | 20 recommendations | 3 comments
The case for selling asbestos: Canada major exporter
Barry Artiste Op/Ed The case for exporting Cancer in Mineral form is Politics, plain and simple. Asbestos, Quebec is a small town, with a small population, but a big Liberal stronghold in the region by those... 952 views | 27 recommendations | 7 comments
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