Republic, Lost: How Money Corrupts Congress--and a Plan to Stop It

Our elected officials base their decisions not on the public good but on the possibility of campaign contributions and lucrative employment on leaving office. Our corporate elite tell us government is part of the problem and the markets should regulate themselves—and then…

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This pressure will find support among many American businesses. As competition intensifies and globalizes, the importance of political connections increases, and foreign competitors are at a natural disadvantage in lobbying efforts. Already, businesses that are closer to the government have suffered less than others from foreign competition. In fac