To the highest bidder: the polluted politics of Capitol Hill

Article Abstract:

Money buys influence in Congress, and normally the influence can be clearly traced. For example, Sen Frank Murkowski, Sen Ted Stevens, and Rep Don Young have been leaders in the effort to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling, and all have received large contributions from the oil industry.

Environmental aspects, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

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Corporate investments: a little pocket-lining goes a long way

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Many corporations around the country give large contributions to members of Congress in the hope of receiving specific favors, and the efforts are usually successful. One example that is being looked at closely is House Speaker Newt Gingrich's connection with the GOP Action Committee.

Business, Political aspects, Campaign funds

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The toxics tempest

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Pres Clinton's administration has demonstrated little support for regulations that would protect workers from 386 hazardous substances in the workplace. It also has failed to raise standards for cement kilns that burn almost 70% of all toxic wastes.

Laws, regulations and rules, Clinton, Bill, Incinerators, Environmental policy, Hazardous wastes, Cement kilns

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