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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Lucas Eaves
12.31.2012
@lucaseaves
It is a great way to visualizer what lobbying is. We always talk about the activity in vague terms. That infographic really show that lobbying is just a form of investment, a lucrative one.
Terri Harel
12.31.2012
@tlharel
verrrry lucrative investment!
Alex Gauthier
12.31.2012
@alexg
wow. defense lobbying is lower than i thought. Its an industry practically on autopilot
Roger Ford
01.03.2013
@roger_ford
The visual is not terribly surprising. Where does the NRA fit into the mix? It certainly should not be included in defense. Also, although the economic argument is compelling, the grotesque disruption of representative democracy by lobbies and special interests is the ultimate problem. Why have elections? Voting for people who respond primarily to special interests simply ratifies a broken system and reduces the likelihood that government will ever be effective.