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THE FLANARANT: Apparel lobbyists add to trade barriers

2014-10-06 11:40:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com

A decade-long enthusiasm for cutting trade barriers has come to an end, with sceptical electorates now seeing more downsides than upsides. But trade lobbyists continue to chase new barrier cuts, or defend concessions that have already reached the end of the road.

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Former Kellogg lobbyist's book has lessons to teach

2014-09-08 03:53:23| Food - Topix.net

Former Kellogg lobbyist's book has lessons to teach A new book by George Franklin provides an inside look at the life of a corporate lobbyist. Check out this story on battlecreekenquirer.com: http://bcene.ws/1ogN1U7 George Franklin, former Kellogg Company lobbyist, has written a new book about his experiences in the world of corporate government relations.

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Lobbyists use secretive White House office to block gov't regs

2014-08-03 19:25:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

ProPublica: In early 2011, after years of study, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration moved to reduce the permissible levels of silica dust wafted into the air by industrial processes like fracking, mining or cement manufacturing. The move came after years of public comment and hearings, and reflected emerging science about the dangers posed by even low levels of dust. OSHA predicted the rule would save 700 lives annually and prevent 1,600 new cases of silicosis, an incurable, life-threatening disease....

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