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Crony capitalism targeted after book release, recent reports
| November 30, 2011
Jackie Hicken of Deseret News writes about how the discussion of cronyism is on the rise because of a new book release and other factors:
With the release of a new book, ongoing protests and recent reports about Congressional insider trading and stimulus corruption, the phrase “crony capitalism” is getting noticed.
When Occupy Memphis members met with tea party members on Nov. 17, the Associated Press reported they found common ground in their opposition to crony capitalism, where ties between lobbyists, businesses and other interests influence government and hurt free-market capitalism.
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