Empire Files: How Lobbyists Took Over US Congress

[Aragorn]

DESCRIPTION


There are 26 registered lobbyists for every elected representative on the hill, with experts suggesting the true amount is closer to 100,000.

Yet transparency laws that people believe help combat this system of pay-to-play politics have been weaponized against them to further cement corporate control.

Congressional researcher James D’Angelo argues how the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970, which opened up politicians voting records–has only helped special interests and corporations.



DURATION


26 minutes




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UC-VPZMuW4

[Wind]

Thanks, Abby is always tackling interesting issues.

[Aragorn]

Thanks, Abby is always tackling interesting issues.

And, she's hot! :p

(Did I really just post that on a public thread? :belief: But then again, it's my birthday, so I'm allowed to indulge in a little madness. :p)

[Emil El Zapato]

And, she's hot! :p

(Did I really just post that on a public thread? :belief: But then again, it's my birthday, so I'm allowed to indulge in a little madness. :p)

I knew IT, Aragorn. Happy birthday and the world forgives your somewhat unseemly observation of an excellent journalist. :)



Just to add...The Supreme Court has been bought surreptitiously and through the good nature of progressives. Evil always falls in the end. It is just too greedy!