Films for the Humanities and Sciences - The Unelected: The Lobbies

The Unelected: The Lobbies

In America, a shadow government wields incredible influence over what gets done inside the Beltway—and who reaps the benefits. In this program, correspondent Hedrick Smith spotlights the powerful influence of the nation’s special interest lobbies during the Clinton years. Majority Whip Tom DeLay; Charles Blixt, of R. J. Reynolds; Mike Pertschuk, of the Advocacy Institute; members of Congress; lobbyists; and others scrutinize how UPS paralyzed OSHA’s efforts to improve worker safety and how the medical insurance lobby’s "Harry and Louise" ads helped sink the Clinton healthcare reform bill. In-depth reporting reveals the stealth tactics used by the tobacco industry in its ongoing fight against federal legislation. (43 minutes)

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Item#: BVL10135
Copyright date: ©1996
VHS ISBN 978-0-7365-1344-9
DVD ISBN 978-1-4213-6984-6

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