Title: Twisted advice
Description: The more than 900 advisory committees are called the fifth arm of government.  They offer policy and scientific recommendations to virtually every agency of the federal government and many fail to adhere to the requirements spelled out in the law. Too often the independence of these committees is compromised by members financially beholden to special interests. This report highlights some of the questionable activities and special interests involved in some of the advisory committees.
Subjects: Executive advisory bodies
Places: United States