Whether it is buying influence with Republican and Democratic officials, financing the most environmentally egregious projects abroad, or employing predatory lending practices here at home, Citigroup comes out Number One in a highly competitive private finance industry. During Citigroup's award ceremony, environmental and community advocates pointed to corporation's nefarious role in campaign finance corruption and destructive funding.
Big banks buy-out of politicians is bad for our communities and our environment.
It's outrageous that we are allowing giant destructive corporations to buy off our political system. It amounts to nothing more than legal bribery.