Meanwhile, a new report has found that firms aided by the $700 billion Wall Street bailout spent more than $114 million on lobbying and political contributions for the 2008 election. The Center for Responsive Politics says the lobbying yielded a return of more than $295 billion through government spending and favorable legislation — a return of more than 250 percent.
Study: Bailout Firms Spent $114M on Lobbying in 2008
HeadlineFeb 05, 2009