Crony capitalism is alive and well in Congress as Speaker Pelosi accused of conflict of interest

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Crony Capitalism in America 2008-2012, Chapter 7: Getting Rich (or Living Rich) from Public Office

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Cronyism has been present in American politics from the start. The first act of Congress was to pass a tariff raising revenue but also favoring manufacturing interests. Colleagues, friends, and congressional allies of the first Treasury secretary.