17/11/2007

Raytheon spent $2.4M lobbing !

Raytheon spent over $2.4M lobbying
CNNMoney.com - 19 hours ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - Defense contractor Raytheon (NYSE:RTN) Co. spent more than $2.4 million to lobby the federal government in the first half of 2007, ...
Raytheon spent over $2.4M lobbying
WASHINGTON (AP) - Defense contractor Raytheon Co. spent more than $2.4 million to lobby the federal government in the first half of 2007, according to a disclosure form.
ABC Money News - What or Who... - http://www.abcmoney.co.uk

Under a federal law enacted in 1995, lobbyists are required to disclose activities that could influence members of the executive and legislative branches. They must register with Congress within 45 days of being hired or engaging in lobbying. Is it the same here? I don't think so but they sure have friends in high places such as the home office as they are been awarded such huge contracts.

90 facts travellers must tell officials
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 14 Nov 2007
By Sophie Borland Travellers will be forced to hand over more than 90 pieces of personal information as part of new plans to combat terrorism. ...

If you thought ID cards were a bad idea this is the mother of all bad ideas.
Raytheon wins $1.3 billion UK contract
International Herald Tribune, France - 14 Nov 2007
Extending its homeland security business overseas, Waltham defense giant Raytheon Co. today signed a deal worth $1.34 billion over the next 10 years to help ...
Raytheon Wins $1.3 Billion UK e-Borders Contract
Trading Markets (press release), CA - 19 hours ago
Nov 16, 2007 (Defense Daily International/Access Intelligence via COMTEX) -- RTN | charts | news | powerrating -- Raytheon [RTN] recently was selected by ...

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