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Lobbying spend by 1959 unions and groups on Landrum Griffin bill
The 1959 lobbying totals show Teamsters spending about 240000 to defeat the Landrum Griffin labor bill, the largest line item by any single group. AFL CIO and related unions also registered notable outlays, with totals from other groups including the Mutual Life Insurance Committee on Taxation and education and veterans groups contributing to the year’s lobbying landscape. The article notes religious groups and politicians debating birth control methods and population growth. It mentions Hoffa era lobbying, the rhythm method as a focal point, and church figures commenting on Pike’s proposals.
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Pril 4
Sidney Zagri
Jawy
Hoffa
Greamsters
Jairy Organization
Landrum
Iffin Ut
Afl-Cio
Inter
National Association of Ma Ichinists
Washington
Afl-Cio Industrial Union Department
Wune
Walter Reuther
Rnight
Mutual Life
Wasteington
James A. Pile
Episcopal
California
Pike
UPI
Interesing
John E. Kelly
Bureau of Information
National Catholic Welfare Comference
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Daum