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Extortion: How Politicians Extract Your Money, Buy Votes, and Line Their Own Pockets

Brand: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Trade

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UPC:
9780544103344
Maximum Purchase:
2 units
Binding:
Hardcover
Publication Date:
2013-10-15
Release Date:
2013-10-22
Author:
Peter Schweizer
Language:
english
Edition:
1St Edition
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A bombshell investigation reveals how Washington really works: politicians extort money from us, then use it to buy each others votes. Best-selling author Peter Schweizer reveals:

*Obamas Protection Money : How the Obama Administration targeted industries for criminal investigation but chose not to pursue key political donors.

*John Boehners Tollbooth : How the Speaker of the House extracts money by soliciting political donations before he will hold crucial votes on the House floor.

*The Slush Fund : How politicians extract campaign contributions and then convert them to bankroll lavish lifestyles complete with limos, private jets, golf at five-star resorts, fine wines, and cash for family members.

*Capitol Hills Underground Economy : How congressmen use a little-known loophole that allows them to secretly link their votes to cash.

Extortion finally makes clear why Congress is so dysfunctional: its all about making money, not making law.