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Big Ag

Submitted by ek hornbeck on Sat, 05/07/2016 - 8:53am

Perhaps you think Big Agriculture's influence over Congress and the Executive is limited to Monsanto and other Monopolist Mega-Corporations? Well companies like that have their own lobbying budget, but many Agri-Businesses are also members of mandatory marketing, public relations, and yes, lobbying groups.

In the sense that these ever had a purpose it was to promote family farmers, a breed that barely exists anymore, in the same way that a union in a closed shop does- since all the workers benefit from union representation all must pay dues.

In Big Ag this is called the 'Checkoff System'.

Absolutely devastating interview regarding HRCs private server.

Submitted by flitedocnm on Sat, 05/07/2016 - 1:51am

This Washington Journal interview conducted by C-Span on March 18 is fascinating, absolutely jaw dropping and mesmerizing -- because it is incredibly sober and well informed. Joseph diGenova is a former U.S. Attorney for the District of Colombia, and has an active law practice and a high level security clearance.

FBI interviewed Huma Abedin, will interview Hillary Clinton within weeks

Submitted by GreyWolf on Sat, 05/07/2016 - 12:06am

The FBI has interviewed Huma Abedin, and will interview Hillary Clinton within weeks, as part of the FBI email probe, according to CNN.

Here is the initial report:

First on CNN: FBI interviews Clinton aides including Huma Abedin as part of email probe

Some of Hillary Clinton's closest aides, including her longtime adviser Huma Abedin, have provided interviews to federal investigators, as the FBI probe into the security of her private email server nears completion, U.S. officials briefed on the investigation tell CNN. The investigation is still ongoing, but so far investigators haven't found evidence to prove that Clinton willfully violated the law the U.S. officials say.

What's the Deal with the Five Clinton Shell Companies

Submitted by Citizen Of Earth on Fri, 05/06/2016 - 6:43pm

At today's Press Conference, Obama pledged new actions to dig into disclosures of Shell Companies used to hide income from US taxes. If Obama is serious, perhaps the announced actions will help clear up the nagging questions about consulting fees paid to the Clintons through their Shell Companies.

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