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Public affairs in practice Public affairs in practice Stuart Thomson Public affairs today is more than just political lobbying. It requires working with other policy-making bodies, such as regulators, commercial organizations and other interested parties. "Public Affa… OL11996939W
Special interests Special interests Jules Archer Describes the concept of lobbying, the history of its development, and the efforts of present-day lobbyists to influence state and federal legislators in such areas as tobacco, oil, and firearms. OL1437050W
A new voice for Israel A new voice for Israel Jeremy Ben-Ami "Many Americans who care about Israel's future are questioning whether the hard-line, uncritical stances adopted by many traditional pro-Israel advocates really serve the country's best interests ove… OL16116671W
Republic, lost Republic, lost Lawrence Lessig In an era when special interests funnel huge amounts of money into our government—driven by shifts in campaign-finance rules and brought to new levels by the Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Feder… OL16202595W
Capitol punishment Capitol punishment Jack Abramoff He's a perfect bundle of contradictions: an Orthodox Jew and upstanding family man with a staunch moral streak, caught in multiple scandals of bribery and corruption with an undercurrent of murder.Se… OL18169762W
Who's running the nation? Who's running the nation? Kathlyn Gay Examines how large U.S. corporations can influence the activities of federal, state, and local governments. OL1846244W
Ethnic lobbies and US foreign policy Ethnic lobbies and US foreign policy David M. Paul xii, 261 p. 24 cm OL18583740W
The Arab lobby The Arab lobby Mitchell Geoffrey Bard "Critics claim that a nefarious Israel Lobby dictates U.S. policy in the Middle East. Yet the Arab Lobby in this country is older, richer, and more powerful than AIPAC"-- OL18792464W
Money, politics, and campaign finance reform law in the states Money, politics, and campaign finance reform law in the states David A. Schultz "Money, Politics, and Campaign Finance Reform Law in the States presents an exciting examination of campaign finance reform and the role of money in state politics through the 2000 elections. Writte… OL19004200W
The Swamp The Swamp Eric Bolling Fox News Channel host Eric Bolling presents an outrageous history of American politics, past and present, Republican and Democrat. From national political scandals to tempests in a teapot that blew u… OL19716128W
The weed runners The weed runners Nick Schou "Drawing on unparalleled access to sources ranging from doctors and lawyers to lobbyists, cannabis club owners, outlaw cultivators, and industry entrepreneurs, The Weed Runners is both journalistic e… OL20894122W
So damn much money So damn much money Robert G. Kaiser The startling story of the monumental growth of lobbying in Washington, D.C., and how it undermines effective government and pollutes our politics.A true insider, Robert G. Kaiser has monitored Ameri… OL2164727W
Total Lobbying Total Lobbying Anthony J. Nownes This book offers a scholarly yet accessible overview of the role of lobbying in American politics. It draws upon extant research as well as original data gathered from interviews with numerous lobbyi… OL222704W
ABD'li Siyonistlerin AKP'li piyonistleri ABD'li Siyonistlerin AKP'li piyonistleri Ahmet Akgül AK Parti (Turkey); Turkey; foreign relations; United States; 2000- OL23240047W
Lobbying and government relations Lobbying and government relations Charles S. Mack xv, 230 p. ; 24 cm OL2673121W
Les saboteurs du climat Les saboteurs du climat Nicolas de La Casinière Le changement climatique, à qui la faute? Vous, moi, les Etats, les riches, les pauvres? Oui, mais pas seulement. Derrière les émissions de gaz à effet de serre, des multinationales et des banques s'… OL28946590W
Saving Faith Saving Faith David Baldacci In a secluded house not far from Washington, D.C., the FBI is interviewing one of the most important witnesses it has ever had: a young woman named Faith Lockhart. For Faith has done too much, knows … OL41243W
The Israel lobby and U.S. foreign policy The Israel lobby and U.S. foreign policy John J. Mearsheimer,Stephen M. Walt,John J. Mearsheimer Does America's pro-Israel lobby wield inappropriate control over US foreign policy? This book has created a storm of controversy by bringing out into the open America's relationship with the Israel l… OL4652461W
Amerika birleşik devletleri'nde ermeniler ve Ermeni lobisi Amerika birleşik devletleri'nde ermeniler ve Ermeni lobisi Şenol Kantarcı Influence of Armenian lobby in USA on Turkish American relations. OL5865312W