Corporate PACs Shift Favor to Democrats in Congress
The article examines how corporate political action committees now contribute heavily to Democrats, with more than 6.9 million in 1976, versus labor groups. It notes PACs have expanded dramatically since the mid 1970s, increasing access to incumbents and prompting GOP efforts to boost their share. The piece quotes business leaders on strategy and mentions groups like BIPAC and the Voluntary Contributors for Better Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Hucker
Congressional Quarterly
Washington
Big Business
Common Cause
Citizens’ Lobby
Fred Radewagen
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Democrats
Walker
Joseph J. Fanelli
The
Business-Industry Political Action Committee
BIPAC
Radewagen
Chamber of Commerce
Better Government
Political Action Committee For
International Paper Co
William S. Cohen
Maine
William D. Hathaway
Ralph W. Kittle
Republican National Committee
Charles A. McManus Jr
Committee
PAC
GOP
Business Pac
Monsanto decries regulation amid PCB controversy
The article outlines Monsanto Co. efforts to shape public opinion with a $4.5 million media campaign while facing scrutiny over PCBs. It notes past PCB contamination events, extensive environmental damage, and ongoing health concerns as EPA warnings persist. John W. Hanley is quoted criticizing regulatory interpretation and public emotion while the company downplays dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsanto Co
St. Louis
Monsanto
William F. Ryan
D-N.y
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Minnesota
Maine
New York
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Corporations and democracy clash at 54th American Assembly
Leonard Silk reports on Yale Professor Lindblom's claim that large private corporations do not fit democratic theory. The Harriman NY gathering urged more responsible, humane corporate governance, stressing employee rights and civil rights. Participants urged management to protect workers from retaliation and to prioritize the home base of the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Silk
New York Times
New York
Charles E. Lindblom
Yale University
Lindblom
American Assembly
Harriman
N.Y
Distrust in labor and management boosts business costs
Michael Maccoby analyzes how distrust between workers and managers raises costs through strikes, audits, and tight controls. Examples from GM, Ohio Bell, Harman International show trust-building through joint programs, early bargaining, and open books can cut waste and save jobs, while strong leadership and employee rights debates shape corporate behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Maccoby
Washington
Japan
General Motors
United Auto Workers
Ohio Bell
Communications Workers of America
Harman _ International Industries
Bolivar
Tenn
UAW
Open Books
Multinational corporations subject of much concern
John Kenneth Galbraith defends multinational corporations as powerful yet potentially socially harmful entities. He argues the public misunderstanding fuels hostility and calls for responsible use of corporate power, noting substantial past advantages while acknowledging opportunities for damage.
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Stevenson Walker
Public Affairs Council
Martha Angle and
Robert Walters
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Monstanto
John W. Hanley
Berrys World
Cole
McGhee
Jones
NEA, Inc
Charles E. Lindbloom
Equity Funding
John Acton
Rosabeth Moss Kanter
Kanter
Roderick Hills
Peabody Coal Co
Securities and Exchange Commission
John Kenneth Galbraith
Harvard Business Review
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