Distribution system for free samples from lobbyists relied on to supply Congressional offices
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.
VIDEO: General Denounces Oil Industry Influence on Policy
American general makes plea for controlling oil industry influence on foreign policy decisions
Ex-Senators Hired as Lobbyists for Russian Banks
During invasion of Ukraine, ex-Senators getting paid big money as lobbyists for Russian banks
Koch Brothers Influence Senate Leadership With Donations
Role of money in national politics illuminated in new revelations on how Koch Brothers influence Senate
6 Years After Federal Bailout, AIG Pays Politicians Again
After $182 Billion government bailout, insurance giant AIG pays politicians for favors legally thanks to Citizens United
How Money Politics Fuels Nationwide Police Militarization
Small town police militarization backed by immense lobbying of both political parties
Senate Democratic Super PAC is Biggest National Donor
Spending leader of all other 2014 political action committees is the Senate Democratic Super PAC
Companies Avoid Regulations By Paying Off Politicians
Despite laws against such activities few prosecuted as companies avoid regulations with political donations
Hedge Fund Political Ties Key to Increasing Profits
A successful investment business is largely determined by your hedge fund political ties
Senators Accept Election Donations From Foreign Oil Compainies
Inside America’s ridiculous system for election fundraising, donations from foreign oil industry