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E524 Sen. Bernie Sanders
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
Big Money, Bigger Influence
The influence of big money interests in government is substantial, with billionaires and corporations wielding power through significant financial contributions and lobbying efforts. Approximately 1,800 lobbyists represent the pharmaceutical industry alone, outnumbering congressional members and effectively reshaping legislation in favor of corporate profit, often at the expense of public welfare, such as affordable prescription drugs. This represents a powerful alternate governance structure that can overshadow the democratic process.
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