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"Schweizer names guilty parties . . . He exposes powerful figures in politics, law firms, and corporations." — Forbes
Washington is no longer about lawmaking, it's about moneymaking
Conventional wisdom holds that Washington is broken because outside special interests bribe politicians. The reverse is true: politicians have developed a new set of brass-knuckle legislative tactics designed to extort wealthy industries and...
Washington is no longer about lawmaking, it's about moneymaking
Conventional wisdom holds that Washington is broken because outside special interests bribe politicians. The reverse is true: politicians have developed a new set of brass-knuckle legislative tactics designed to extort wealthy industries and...
2) Secret empires: how the American political class hides corruption and enriches family and friends
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Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
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[2018]
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First edition.
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318 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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That the Chinese government seeks to infiltrate American institutions is hardly surprising. Schweizer shows that a number of American elites are eager to help the Chinese dictatorship in its quest for global hegemony. He reveals the secret deals wealthy Americans have cut to help China build its military, technological, and economic might. Equally as astonishing, many of these elites quietly believe the Chinese dictatorial regime is superior to American...
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[2020]
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English
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"A deep-dive investigation into the private finances, and secrets deals of some of America's top political leaders. Learn about how they are making sweetheart deals, generating side income, bending the law to their own benefits, using legislation to advance their own interests, and much more." --Amazon.com
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