Tuesday, April 06, 2010

Spotlight: Berman and Company

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is warning the reform community about a public affairs firm that fronts for business and industry in campaigns against consumer safety and environmental groups.

According to CREW's website Berman Exposed, Berman and Company has fought unions, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, PETA and other watchdog groups in their efforts to raise awareness about obesity, the minimum wage, the dangers of smoking, mad cow disease, drunk driving, and other causes. Richard Berman runs at least 23 industry-funded front groups and projects, such as the Center for Union Facts and holds 24 "positions" in those organizations.

Each year, Berman uses his front groups to spread misinformation, and spends millions of dollars distracting the public with misleading ads. To read about each of his front groups and the latest news concerning his business, please visit Berman Exposed.



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