| Re: Auto Manufacturers Seek to Reduce Increases in U.S. Fuel Economy Standards
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Originally Posted by RightinNYC  But it's not really those artificial persons who are lobbying the government, it's Joe Lobbyist, acting on behalf of XYZ Corp. I just don't know how we could close that loophole. | When Joe Lobbyist act as an agent of XYZ corp he is essentially XYZ corp. This is an already established principle Quote:
Originally Posted by RightinNYC Not that I think it's a good thing, but why shouldn't it be? It makes sense. | Our govt should be serving the needs of Americans, not foreigners imho
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