Please ensure your lobbyist is kept on a leash at all times

James S Murray
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The recent scandals in the US highlights the need for any business with green credentials to keep a close eye on their lobbyists

It has not been a good couple of weeks for the lobbyists attempting to work behind the scenes to scupper the US climate change bill. First it is revealed that a supposedly rogue employee at lobbying...

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