Lawmakers push for companies in their districts, trying to secure local jobs.
These lawmakers also are often the beneficiaries of campaign contributions from the companies, whether through PACs, individual contributions from corporate executives, or both. Below is a case study of the B-2 bomber, one of the most controversial weapons systems considered by the 104th Congress. A case study on the Seawolf submarine program follows. In fact, the two lawmakers have a long record of failure in trying to cut funding for the bomber. Development of the aircraft began in the early 1980s.