Cracks in an evil edifice
America's monstrous system of commercial political lobbying has long needed to be cut down to size. In Washington, more than 35,000 professional lobbyists now spend at least $5bn every year trying to influence the votes of members of the US Congress.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/leaders/story/0,3604,1682198,00.html
From Information Clearing House
http://www.guardian.co.uk/leaders/story/0,3604,1682198,00.html
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Starmail - 10. Jan, 10:15