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The national debt.
the 1st amendment (right to freedom of speech)
Some companies paid them money to ignore these problems.
'Compensation' - 'Pay' - 'Salary' - 'Gross income before taxes' - 'Net profit acfter taxes' - 'Remuneration' - etc....
Its called GRAFT - defined as the acquisition of money, gain, or advantage by dishonest, unfair, or illegal means, most especially through the abuse of one's position or influence in politics, business, etc.