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Publication Date: September 2002
Publisher: Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)
Author(s): Charles P. Griffin
Research Area: Politics
Keywords: Budget
Type: Report
Abstract:
The federal budget provides numerous slush funds that can be used to subsidize the lobbying and political activities of special-interest groups. The agendas of these tax-subsidized groups tend toward bigger government, more spending, and increased regulation. Every American is forced to finance this system that allows well-connected Washington based groups to use taxpayer funds to advance political causes to which many Americans object. Congress can put a stop to subsidized politicking by refusing to fund the most egregiously abused programs.