“An explosion of special interest funding engineered in part by lawmakers with close ties to lobbyists is drawing increased scrutiny as Congress moves to address concern about corruption that already has led to the conviction of a Republican House member and former GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff.” (Washington Post, Friday)
The proper name is legal plunder.
FEE Timely Classic
“Frederic Bastiat: The Primacy of Property” by James A. Dorn