Billions for the Army Instead of Health, Education, and Social Services? We Need Democratic Control Over Federal Finances. — Problem

In parliament, billion-dollar expenditures are not decided by factual arguments, but by the strength of lobby groups. Well-organized interest groups push through their concerns – the population has no control over this distribution of federal spending.

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Problem

In parliament, billion-dollar expenditures are not decided by factual arguments, but by the strength of lobby groups. Well-organized interest groups push through their concerns – the population has no control over this distribution of federal spending.

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