Five of the nation's biggest defense contractors -- Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon Technologies and General Dynamics -- spent a combined $60 million in 2020 to influence policy, according to a new report from the Center for Responsive Politics.
The paper, "Capitalizing on conflict: How defense contractors and foreign nations lobby for arms sales," details how a network of lobbyists and donors steered $285 million in campaign contributions and $2.5 billion in lobbying spending over the last two decades, as well as hiring more than 200 lobbyists who previously worked in government.
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WNU Editor: It is always about the money. The report is here .... Capitalizing on conflict: How defense contractors and foreign nations lobby for arms sales (Center for Responsive Politics).
