Lobbyists. The word sounds ominous, doesnt it? David takes a look at the influence peddlers working in the Minnesota State Capitol. (Commissioned by Twin Cities Public Television.)
illustratedessaysA recent study on lobbying by business in the United States revealed that companies that invested in lobbying congress received a 22000% return on their investments. For every one dollar invested these companies received $220 in tax benefits. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss this amazing stud...
theyoungturksThe Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA)/PIPA blackout by over 7000 sites like Reddit and Wikipedia has angered retired Democratic Senator/lobbyist Chris Dodd (who claimed he would never lobby). The Young Turks host Cenk Uygur breaks it down. www.salon.com Watch more SOPA videos: www.youtube.com Subscri...
Stormtroopers greeted car industry bosses as they arrived for a meeting of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (Acea). Car makers are due to decide their position on proposals for new CO2 emissions targets from vehicles, but have a history of lobbying against such targets. Join the...
greenpeaceukTake a look at this new ad paid for by Creative America an entertainment industry group, courtesy of the entertainment industry, that's urging you to protect American jobs and support the SOPA and the Protect IP Act. We've spoken at length on the show about just how damaging these two pieces of l...
thealyonashowA Washington Post analysis of White House visitor logs (released only after a lawsuit despite President Obama's promises of transparency) shows scores of lobbyist visits. The Young Turks host Cenk Uygur breaks it down, including the egregious case of the nuclear industry and safety regulations in...
theyoungturksLawmakers serve their time in Congress and make great connections, but when their term ends most of them get profitable careers as lobbyist. Former Congressman Billy Tauzin has now received a salary increase of 7110 percent just for jumping from Capitol Hill to K Street. He currently lobby's for ...
rtamericaCrooked lobbyist Jack Abramoff explains how he asserted his influence in Congress for years, and how such corruption continues today despite ethics reform. (mirrored from youtu.be
veksinkRon Paul is the most honest man in the Congress. He is a TRUE STATESMAN, and a rarity in Washington! He isn't afraid to stand alone, when all the rest want to be a part of the gang and give in to pressure or just 'go along to get along'. If you don't vote for him in 2012, you are a fool who hasn'...
informedruA video from the American League of Lobbyists to educate the public about the importance of lobbying and lobbyists. Short version. www.alldc.org
hfien12160.info - http - Karl Rove Flips Out At Protesters: 'Who Gave You The Right To Occupy America? ning.it Wall Street Lobbyist Target Occupy Movement t.co Red Alert: Protect IP/SOPA Bills Could Change Or Destroy Alternative Media As We Know It ow.ly NYPD deliberately kept reporters and legal obse...
Demonstrators in Washington protest against corporate control of politics
therealnews"When we come back here next year, we can have an agreement that will lead to a new member of the United Nations — an independent sovereign state of Palestine, living in peace with Israel," President Barack Obama told world leaders on the floor of the 2010 United Nations General Assembly. But two...
rtamericaA new report shows how state supreme courts are often times corrupted by money from lobbyists and corporations. Ana Kasparian and Cenk Uygur discuss on The Young Turks. ideas.time.com Subscribe to The Young Turks: bit.ly The Largest Online New Show in the World. Google+: www.gplus.to Facebook: ww...
Republican John Boehner's lobbyist pals are so afraid of Occupy Wall Street that they are pitching a million dollar hit job to bring OWS down.
licentiathe8thOriginally uploaded by Siriuscaster (www.youtube.com #OccupyCongress if interested in helping the movement to separate money from politics. (Twitter) #OccupyCongress will be taking place January 17 in DC. (Huge Event, people coming from all over the country)
manoloprim3v3raBart Chilton: I get around 100 visits from finance reps for every one from community advocates
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rtamericaOriginally Uploaded by lhfang86 on Feb 9, 2012 youtube.com read more at www.republicreport.org Who will Legalize Marijuana? Ron Paul http "I would compare the statistics of how many people were using marijuana before 1937 and what kind of problems we've had. After it was made illegal and we creat...
MSNBC host Cenk Uygur on former Indiana Senator Evan Bayh accepting a lobbyist job after claiming there was too much money in politics. On Facebook: www.facebook.com Subscribe: bit.ly TYT Mobile: bit.ly On Twitter: twitter.com www.theyoungturks.com FREE Movies(!): www.netflix.com Read Ana's blog ...
theyoungturksCenk Uygur shares the results of a new survey by Public Citizen of the impact of the Citizens United ruling. Subscribe: bit.ly TYT Mobile: bit.ly On Facebook: www.facebook.com On Twitter: twitter.com www.theyoungturks.com FREE Movies(!): www.netflix.com Read Ana's blog and subscribe at: www.exami...
theyoungturksHost of MSNBC Live Cenk Uygur discusses an article by two IMF economists that blames deregulation lobbying for the crash of 2008. Cenk Uygur breaks down what we need to overcome this broken system. Facebook: www.facebook.com Subscribe: bit.ly TYT Mobile: bit.ly Twitter: twitter.com www.theyoungtu...
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thegunnshopMitt Romney walks out on a press conference when asked about lobbyists on his staff.
I appeared on CNN to discuss President Obama's appointment of a Goldman Sachs lobbyist to a top Treasury office - after pledging not to hire lobbyists in his administration. It was the second major lobbyist Obama has hired. For more details, see here: www.openleft.com
davidsirotaThere have been many campaign promises that Barack Hussein Obama has been breaking, during the last 3 1/2 years. One broken promise was the one he made, when he said, he would not allow lobbyists to run the country. Sean Hannity interviews Dick Morris. This video was recorded on May 21, 2012.
Hey kids, do you know how a bill becomes a law? It's simple! It starts as an idea. Then members of Congress argue about whether it's good for the country or not. And then lobbyists buy whatever result they want. It's Democracy! Sort of.
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