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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCorp America launches massive lobbying blitz to kill key parts of Democrats' $3.5 trillion econ plan
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/corporate-america-launches-massive-lobbying-blitz-to-kill-key-parts-of-democrats-e2-80-99-2435-trillion-economic-plan/ar-AANWrMgA torrent of political groups representing some of the countrys most influential corporations including ExxonMobil, Pfizer and the Walt Disney Company are laying the groundwork for a lobbying blitz to stop Congress from enacting significant swaths of President Bidens $3.5 trillion economic agenda.
The emerging opposition appears to be vast, spanning drug manufacturers, big banks, tech titans, major retailers and oil-and-gas giants. In recent weeks, top Washington organizations representing these and other industries have started strategizing behind the scenes, seeking to scuttle key elements in Democrats proposed overhaul to federal health care, education and safety net programs.
Among the most active is the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which is starting to put together an economy-wide coalition to coordinate the fight against the still forming economic package, including its significant price tag, policy scope and potential for tax increases.
The effort could encompass traditional lobbying on Capitol Hill as well as advertising campaigns targeting Democratic lawmakers, according to three people familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe the discussions. The group has been in talks with potential allies such as the National Association of Manufacturers, whose board includes executives from firms such as Dow Inc., Exxon, Caterpillar and Johnson & Johnson, the people said.
The emerging opposition appears to be vast, spanning drug manufacturers, big banks, tech titans, major retailers and oil-and-gas giants. In recent weeks, top Washington organizations representing these and other industries have started strategizing behind the scenes, seeking to scuttle key elements in Democrats proposed overhaul to federal health care, education and safety net programs.
Among the most active is the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which is starting to put together an economy-wide coalition to coordinate the fight against the still forming economic package, including its significant price tag, policy scope and potential for tax increases.
The effort could encompass traditional lobbying on Capitol Hill as well as advertising campaigns targeting Democratic lawmakers, according to three people familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe the discussions. The group has been in talks with potential allies such as the National Association of Manufacturers, whose board includes executives from firms such as Dow Inc., Exxon, Caterpillar and Johnson & Johnson, the people said.
My comment: I just saw a television ad yesterday from tech giant whining about anti-trust legislation. And I KNOW Dem senators like Manchin are being paid and lobbied by the likes of Exxon-Mobil to ensure their fossil fuel profits are not affected.
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Corp America launches massive lobbying blitz to kill key parts of Democrats' $3.5 trillion econ plan (Original Post)
CousinIT
Sep 2021
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global1
(25,168 posts)1. How Can They Deny Spending This Infrastructure Money After Seeing.....
what Ida has brought down on this country.
I think the American People have had enough of Corp America, the top wealthy Americans and the Repugs.
Hopefully - it will be the catalyst to finally get this infrastructure bill passed and the "Build Back Better" campaign underway.
2naSalit
(86,061 posts)2. With so many in recovery...
From all these recent natural-ish disasters, that campaign could backfire with a bang.