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100	1		_aMoore, J. Hampton _q(Joseph Hampton), _d1864-1950
245	1	0	_aHow Members of Congress Are Bribed
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2002
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2002-07-01
508			_aProduced by David A. Schwan, and David Widger
520			_a"How Members of Congress Are Bribed" by J. Hampton Moore is a political treatise written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a critical examination of corruption within the U.S. Congress, particularly focusing on the influence of lobbyists and the bribery tactics employed by powerful railroad magnates, such as Collis P. Huntington. The author presents a passionate argument against the detrimental impact of such corruption on American democracy and public welfare. In this open letter, Moore exposes the depths of political corruption through a compilation of letters between Huntington and other railroad executives, revealing their methods of persuading public officials with money and promises. The text details how these lobbyists exploit their influence to manipulate legislation that serves their interests at the cost of the public good. Moore emphasizes the urgency of addressing these issues and petitions Congress to take action against the corruption undermining governance, highlighting the broader implications for the integrity and future of American democracy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aUnited States. Congress
653			_aBribery
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3316
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