For starters, eliminating anything from the Code has become an exercise in futility in light of the army of special interest groups and professional lobbyists who fight on behalf of even the most narrow, industry-specific provisions contained in the law.
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The history of taxation abounds with struggles among interest groups, each of which has tried to push tax burdens on somebody else.
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The same is true of the Republicans of course, but with a different set of interest groups.
The statements and the actions of interest groups on each side of this should be reflected on.
You know, that list of interest groups Kain wanted to invite to negotiating table at the beginning of the piece?
Whereas demographic policy used to be a matter largely for national governments, a plethora of interest groups has taken over.
Indeed, CLASS was critical in helping Democrats gain the support of a broad range of interest groups for the broader bill.
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Media attention went from zero-to-sixty from late last night, continuing through today, furthering the fundraiser in a wide variety of interest groups.
They will give regular Americans a chance to speak to each other, and to their elected officials in Washington, without the filters of interest groups and the media.
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He is cosier with the sort of interest groups (trade unions) that will call for protection, and is keener on using labour and environmental standards to hamper trade.
The Republican Party, a coalition of interest groups at the best of times, has a majority in the House of Representatives of merely six seats, the narrowest since 1955.
First she addressed The Downtown Alliance - a consortium of interest groups keen to enlist her support and goodwill on behalf of those who live and work in the area.
The result was an agreement by the United Nations, European Union, the governments of 74 countries, the World Diamond Council -- representing the industry -- and a number of interest groups such as Global Witness.
We have seen in recent days and weeks a number of Republicans and a number of interest groups allied with Republicans make clear their position that flirting with default is a disastrous idea, it is a terrible idea.
Although Obama did implement some new lobbying rules upon taking power, he has shown minimal interest in the procedural problems that he highlighted on the campaign trail: the power of interest groups, the role of private money in campaigns, the revolving door between K Street and Capitol Hill and more.
When money is created for political purposes, including the purposes of special-interest groups, it is less useful for its natural social function, the facilitation of trade.
"Much of the controversy about abortion is really stimulated by the interest groups on both sides of the political question, rather than by ordinary Americans, " said David Garrow, a law professor at the University of Pittsburgh, and a longtime Supreme Court scholar.
The first project targets groups of likely supporters with particular concerns and particular interest groups.
Senate leaders fear that path is a recipe for a slow death for the idea of comprehensive change, allowing for interest groups to cherry-pick the changes of most value to them while leaving other pieces behind.
Satellite Sentinel is one of a number of groups trying to gather new kinds of data for public interest work.
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Around since 1946, Mensa members have arrayed themselves in a wide range of Special Interest Groups.
Do this though, and you raise the ire of a host of special interest groups.
You have to add to this layer upon layer of professional interest groups having their say.
Many of the criticisms of Army cuts reflect the response of established interest groups within the Army.
The American army has deployed anthropologists to help its troops understand the shifting mosaic of tribal interest groups.
Most protectionism in America is the result of organized interest groups and powerful unions trying to prop up inefficient practices.
Yet, a small cabal of special interest groups opposes the resource and, consequently, has sought publicity to spread their dubious beliefs.
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The left naively thinks that unchecked bureaucratic experts can free agencies from the influence of special interest groups, including big banks.
"We need to consider the common good, not just the demands of special interest groups who benefit financially from immigration, " he said.
Long one of the lobbying titans in the halls of Congress, the AMA is now just another voice in the cacophony of medical interest groups.
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