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Infographic: A Breakdown of the Cost of Lobbying

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Author: Terri Harel
Created: 30 December, 2012
Updated: 17 October, 2022

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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