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March 2, 1950
The Potters Herald
East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio
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In 1949, U.S. lobbies reported nearly $8 million in spending, led by the AMA at $1.5M; anti-labor groups dominated, labor spent minimally. Congress identified several as Big Business fronts.
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$8 MILLION SPENT BY LOBBIES IN 1949: AMA AGAIN TOPS S LIST
Washington (LPA)—Lobbies admitted spending $7,969,710 in 1949, in reports filed with the House Clerk, according to a tabulation by Congressional Quarterly. The American Medical Association, with $1,522,683 topped the list, as it did in 1948. As usual, the big spenders were groups opposing labor, opposing the Fair Deal Program, and opposing cooperatives. By contrast labor and "other employee groups" spent a total of $257,301.
Second largest spender, with $620,632 reported, was the Committee For Constitutional Government, the most ardently anti-labor of all the pressure groups. Third, with $388,883, was the National Association of Electric Companies, which fights the extension of publicly operated power facilities that might force private companies to cut rates.
The National Tax Equality Association, which fights cooperatives, reported only $74,028 spent for lobbying, but its total reported receipts for 1949 were $536,132.
This group was one of four labelled by the House Small Business Committee as fronts for Big Business. The others. and the amounts they reported spent for lobbying were: National Small Business Men's Association, $192,070; National Associated Business Men, $37,351; Small Business Economic Federation (no figure given). The House Committee declared it considered none of the four a bona fide small business organization, and that all four were financed in part by such groups as US Steel, Standard Oil, and many public utility companies.
Other big spenders: National Association of Real Estate Boards, $138,600; Colorado River Association, $115,120; National Association of Margarine Manufacturers, $101,037.
Even these figures are deceptive, as in many cases the sum reported for lobbying is only the amount the group judges is allocable to legislative activities.
In all, 256 organizations reported—more than ever—and the grand total was greater than ever reported before.
Washington (LPA)—Lobbies admitted spending $7,969,710 in 1949, in reports filed with the House Clerk, according to a tabulation by Congressional Quarterly. The American Medical Association, with $1,522,683 topped the list, as it did in 1948. As usual, the big spenders were groups opposing labor, opposing the Fair Deal Program, and opposing cooperatives. By contrast labor and "other employee groups" spent a total of $257,301.
Second largest spender, with $620,632 reported, was the Committee For Constitutional Government, the most ardently anti-labor of all the pressure groups. Third, with $388,883, was the National Association of Electric Companies, which fights the extension of publicly operated power facilities that might force private companies to cut rates.
The National Tax Equality Association, which fights cooperatives, reported only $74,028 spent for lobbying, but its total reported receipts for 1949 were $536,132.
This group was one of four labelled by the House Small Business Committee as fronts for Big Business. The others. and the amounts they reported spent for lobbying were: National Small Business Men's Association, $192,070; National Associated Business Men, $37,351; Small Business Economic Federation (no figure given). The House Committee declared it considered none of the four a bona fide small business organization, and that all four were financed in part by such groups as US Steel, Standard Oil, and many public utility companies.
Other big spenders: National Association of Real Estate Boards, $138,600; Colorado River Association, $115,120; National Association of Margarine Manufacturers, $101,037.
Even these figures are deceptive, as in many cases the sum reported for lobbying is only the amount the group judges is allocable to legislative activities.
In all, 256 organizations reported—more than ever—and the grand total was greater than ever reported before.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Lobbying Expenditures
Ama Spending
Anti Labor Groups
Big Business Fronts
1949 Reports
Where did it happen?
Washington
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Washington
Event Date
1949
Story Details
Lobbies admitted spending $7,969,710 in 1949, with the American Medical Association topping the list at $1,522,683. Anti-labor and anti-Fair Deal groups dominated spending, while labor spent $257,301. Several organizations were labeled as fronts for Big Business by the House Small Business Committee.