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Political Lobbying articles on Democracy Chronicles

Political lobbying is a legal practice of petitioning the government enshrined in the Constitution but has been supersized in the modern era by well-financed lobbies having outsized impact on government decision making. Efforts to highlight and correct the oversized impact that the powerful few have over government will be highlighted in this section. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics.

How Restaurant Workers Pay for Lobbying to Keep Their Wages Low

by DC Editors - January 26, 2023

Tech Giants Broke Their Spending Records On Lobbying Last Year

Restaurant workers have long fought for higher wages. Yet, they may unwittingly be paying for lobbying to keep these same wages low.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics, Political Lobbying

Federal Lobbying Spending On Track To Set New Record In 2022

by DC Editors - August 4, 2022

Tech Giants Broke Their Spending Records On Lobbying Last Year

Federal lobbying spending reached $2 billion after a staggering $1.1 billion during the first quarter of the year. This is unprecedented.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics, Political Lobbying

Call For An Investigation Of Intuit’s Lobbying Practices Amid Mounting

by DC Editors - July 4, 2022

Call For An Investigation Of Intuit’s Lobbying Practices Amid Mounting

Intuit has spent decades fighting against free government-sponsored tax filing services and its lobbying efforts have increased.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Political Lobbying

Flood Of State And Federal Lobbying Spending In 2021

by DC Editors - June 25, 2022

Flood Of State And Federal Lobbying Spending In 2021

Lobbying expenditures are rising nationally, thus showcasing how critical it is to raise awareness of initiatives to influence public policy.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Political Lobbying

Unprecedented Lobbying Haul Puts 2022 On Track For Record Year

by DC Editors - May 8, 2022

Unprecedented Lobbying Haul Puts 2022 On Track For Record Year

This year is on track for record lobbying spending after lobbyists collectively clocked the biggest first quarter haul in history.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics, Political Lobbying

Blue Origin And SpaceX Lobby For Government Contracts

by DC Editors - May 6, 2022

Blue Origin And SpaceX Lobby For Government Contracts

Blue Origin has steadily increased its presence in Washington since 2013, as Bezos and Musk vie for dominance in the space economy.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Political Lobbying

Top Oil And Gas Companies Increase Lobbying Spending

by DC Editors - April 24, 2022

Top Oil And Gas Companies Increase Lobbying Spending

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine upends the global energy market, giant oil and gas spent $12.4 million+ in lobbying in first quarter 2022.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Political Lobbying

Chip Corporations Spent Big Lobbying Congress For Subsidies

by DC Editors - April 21, 2022

How Restaurant Workers Pay for Lobbying to Keep Their Wages Low

Over the last few years, chip companies have spent $100 million on lobbying hoping to secure much more money in the form of subsidies.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics, Political Lobbying

The Marijuana Industry Spends Millions Lobbying On Legalization

by DC Editors - April 8, 2022

The Marijuana Industry Spends Millions Lobbying On Legalization

Marijuana, cannabis industry spent $4.2million+ lobbying on a variety of issues and legislation in 2021, including Marijuana Opportunity, others.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Political Lobbying

Intuit Spends Big Lobbying Amid Accusations Of Deceptive Advertising

by DC Editors - April 5, 2022

Intuit Spends Big Lobbying Amid Accusations Of Deceptive Advertising

FEC filed a complaint Monday saying TurboTax-owning company Intuit wrongly advertised its paid tax filing service as a free filing.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, Money Politics, Political Lobbying

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