Crime and corruption influence nearly every aspect of our government, including the people who have influence on legislation. This week, the ladies take a look at some criminal lobbying efforts and ask, why is this still a thing?
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Research links here!:
EuroNews – “COVID-19: Spain arrests pandemic-denier who wrote ‘covidiots’ deserved ‘to die'”
Common Cause – “Holding American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Accountable”
The Center for Media and Democracy – “ALEC Exposed”
NPR – “What Is ALEC?”
American Legislative Exchange Council – “About ALEC”
USA Today – “What is ALEC? ‘The most effective organization’ for conservatives, says Newt Gingrich”
People For the American Way – “ALEC: The Hidden Player Behind ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws”
Republic Report – “The Top Five Most Despicable Laws Passed By Corporate Front Group ALEC”
ProPublica – “Our Step-By-Step Guide to Understanding ALEC’s Influence on Your State Laws”
The Center for Media and Democracy’s PR Watch – “ALEC’s Deadly Asbestos Agenda Benefits Koch Industries, Nationwide”
Wikipedia – “Jack Abramoff”
Department of Justice – “Former Lobbyist Jack Abramoff Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison on Charges Involving Corruption, Fraud, Conspiracy and Tax Evasion”
Roll Call – “Tribal Lobbying Is Booming After Abramoff Scandal”
CNN – “Lobbyist admits to kickbacks, fraud”
Wikipedia – “Jack Abramoff Indian lobbying scandal”
Senate Hearing 108-720 – “Hearing Before the Committee on Indian Affairs United States Senate On Hundred Eighth Congress Second Session on Oversight Hearing Regarding Tribal Lobbying Matters, Et Al”
“Gimme Five” — Investigation of Tribal Lobbying Matters: Final Report
New York Times – “Disgrace Lobbyist Jack Abramoff Headed Back to Jail”
