This is a 11 page 10 resource paper detailing the roles of lobbying, campaign contributions, Political Action Committees and personal influence play in the political arena. Specifically, how much corporations use these areas to influence government is discussed. A study of lobby and contribution expenditures of 1998 is done as well as brief historical perspectives on PACs and personal influence. It is concluded that if the present trends continue, corporate America will, in effect, own the U. S. government lock, stock and barrel. 11 pgs. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
