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How the Corporate Takeover of American Politics Began Robert Reich [View all]
Dec 13, 2022
The corporate takeover of American politics was rapid and ruthless.
In 1976, I watched as thousands of corporate lobbyists descended on Washington. Fast forward to today, and lobbying has become a $3.7 billion dollar industry.
It all began with the Powell Memo.
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