Infographic: A Breakdown of the Cost of Lobbying
Author: Terri Harel
Companies spend billions every year to lobby legislators in Washington, D.C. Those activities often result in government subsidies, or other monetarily beneficial legislation, for a wide range of sectors. Here is a breakdown of how 5 industries got what they wanted an at what costs to them, you, and the government.
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