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Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

Posts Tagged Public Citizen

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Comcast/NBC-Universal merger greased by tens of millions in contributions and lobbyist fees

By | 10.11.11 | 9:12 am

The 2011 merger of Comcast and NBC-Universal created one of the largest media conglomerates in American history, which critics warn could limit the variety of voices heard by the public and threaten the internet’s role as a forum for free exchange of information.

Conventions highlight gaps in ethics laws

By | 09.09.08 | 7:26 am

It was one of the chief vows of the Democratic Party as it took control of both congressional chambers in 2007: to sever the cozy relationships between lobbyists and lawmakers brought to light by the Jack Abramoff scandals.