Lobbyists Videos

New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof wrote of the dangers of Bisphenol A, a common chemical in plastics and can liners: While the evidence isn?t conclusive, it justifies precautions. In my family, we?re cutting down on the use of those plastic containers that contain BPA to store or microwave food, and I?m drinking water out of a metal bottle now. In my reporting around the world, I?ve come to terms with the threats from warlords, bandits and tarantulas. But endocrine disrupting chemicals ? they give me the willies. Kristof isn't the only one who gets the chills at the thought of BPA, a synthetic estrogen linked to reproductive cancers. Nena Baker wrote a book, The Body Toxic: How the Hazardous Chemistry of Everyday Things Threatens Our Health and Well-being , on this very subject, and joined Laura in the studio to discuss what can be done about these frightening chemicals. Noting that neither Republicans nor Democrats want their kids ingesting harmful substances, Baker called for government action. "We can't shop our way out of this problem."

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In this rapid-fire presentation, Harvard law professor Lawrence Lessig examines the prevalence of institutional corruption in American politics, medicine, and journalism, and describes his plan to study and contain the problem.

Ranting about Human RFID Implants to detect Swine FLU, More Taxes from the non-inflation-adjusted AMT, more bailouts for your protection, along with a bit of market insight to boot.

Robert G. Kaiser has been following Beltway politics for THE WASHINGTON POST for nearly 50 years. This week on the Journal, Bill Moyers talks with Kaiser about his new book, SO DAMN MUCH MONEY: THE TRIUMPH OF LOBBYING AND THE CORROSION OF AMERICAN GOVERNMENT. And, Bill Moyers sits down with Parker J. Palmer, founder and senior partner of the Center for Courage and Renewal, for a conversation about maintaining spiritual wholeness even as the economy and political order seem to come apart. Also, in an essay, Bill Moyers reflects on President Obama's recent announcement that he will send more troops to Afghanistan.

http://www.nbc13.com/ Brook Hill Partners has withdrawn from lobbying for Jefferson County in Washington over the Sewer Debt.