The Influence of Big Banks in Congress
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Authors
Miller, Gregory
Issue Date
2010-12-16T19:59:31Z
Item Type
Thesis
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Academic Department
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Keyword
lobbying , reform
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Abstract
This thesis is an argument describing the growing influence of big banks in Congress. Officials are elected to represent those who elected them. When officials act on behalf of banks with deep pockets the democratic process fails. Lobbying is necessary, but dangerous in its extreme. Striking a balance is imperative to the survival of the American economy. economy.