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Inside the Hidden World of Earmarks

Number 23396
Subject Lobbying
Source Business Week
State NY
Year 2007
Publication Date 09/17/2007
Summary Javers reports on how much cash is actually generated for companies because of lobbyists. It found that for every one dollar spent on earmark lobbying, $28 would be the average return rate. Even the US Navy used this to its advantage to by a new Gulfstream jet for the Naval officials.
Category Contest Entry
Pages 8
Keywords Navy; lobby; lobbying; lobbyist; pay off; revenue
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