{"product_id":"extortion-how-politicians-extract-your-money-buy-votes-and-line-their-own-pockets-the-bombshell-expose-on-congress-corruption","title":"Extortion: How Politicians Extract Your Money, Buy Votes, and Line Their Own Pockets – The Bombshell Exposé on Congress Corruption","description":"“Schweizer names guilty parties . . . He exposes powerful figures in politics, law firms, and corporations.” ― Forbes\nWashington is no longer about lawmaking, it’s about moneymaking\nConventional wisdom holds that Washington is broken because outside special interests bribe politicians. The reverse is true: politicians have developed a new set of brass-knuckle legislative tactics designed to extort wealthy industries and donors into forking over big donations ― cash that lawmakers often funnel into the pockets of their friends and family.\nInside this best-selling bombshell of a book, Schweizer reveals the exorbitant secret “fees” each political party charges politicians for top committee assignments; how fourteen members of Congress bagged hundreds of thousands of dollars using a little-known self-loan loophole; how politicians use PACs to bankroll lavish lifestyles; and much more. Washington’s extortion racket has gone unreported ― until now.\n\nExtortion, Not Bribery: Discover why the real scandal isn’t special interests buying politicians, but politicians shaking down industries for “protection money” and campaign cash. Milker Bills and Tollbooths: Learn the brass-knuckle tactics politicians use to introduce threatening legislation—not to pass laws, but to squeeze millions from targeted donors. The Permanent Political Class: See how top lawmakers from both parties charge secret “dues” for powerful committee assignments and leverage their positions to enrich friends and family. From Votes to Cash: Uncover the shocking, legal ways members of Congress use PACs and a little-known self-loan loophole to funnel campaign donations directly into their own pockets.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0544334558\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: PKV.0544334558.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Schweizer, Peter\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Excellent condition with just a hint of character. Minor signs of love, but the pages are still clean and ready for adventure.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Aspen Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52678885835039,"sku":"PKV.0544334558.VG","price":8.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/0470\/3007\/files\/0544334558-0.jpg?v=1784048972","url":"https:\/\/www.aspenbookco.com\/products\/extortion-how-politicians-extract-your-money-buy-votes-and-line-their-own-pockets-the-bombshell-expose-on-congress-corruption","provider":"Aspen Book Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}