We are paying lobbyists a fortune to fight our domestic battles in the hallways of Washington D.C

Dear Editor, The recent confirmation by the Minister of Foreign Affairs that taxpayers footed a $224.6 million annual bill for US lobbying firms—specifically Continental Strategy and DR Consultancy—demands a level of scrutiny that goes beyond mere budgetary accounting. The article We are paying lobbyists a fortune to fight our domestic battles in the hallways of Washington D.C appeared first on Stabroek News.


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