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Waterhouse, Benjamin C., 1978–

Lobbying America : the politics of business from Nixon to NAFTA / Benjamin C. Waterhouse.

pages cm. — (Politics and society in twentieth-century America)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-691-14916-5 (hardcover)

1. Lobbying—United States—History—20th century. 2. Pressure groups—United States—History—20th century. 3. Political action committees—United States—History—20th century. 4. Corporations—Political activity—United States—History—20th century. 5. Business and politics—United States—History—20th century. I. Title.

JK1118.W36 2013

324'.4097309045—dc23

2013018172

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