The Federal Government under Barack Obama
Michael Taylor
In 2009, the Obama administration appointed Michael Taylor—the previous vice president of Monsanto and a current Monsanto lobbyist—as senior advisor to the Food and Drug Administration [FDA] Commissioner. After serving a year as an advisor, Taylor was named the Deputy Commissioner for Foods for the FDA. It is inarguable that this appointment constitutes a massive boon for Monsanto and an undeniable conflict of interest for Taylor. Taylor is a lobbyist for Monsanto and is being paid by the agri-giant while he is supposed to be working for the FDA. This conflict of interest begs us to ask, is Taylor working for the public, or is he focused upon helping his private sector employer reduce its regulatory burden and improve its profitability? Taylor’s connection to Monsanto is not a secret, and we can conclude that the Obama administration knew who they were appointing when they did it
BEFORE VIDEO
Due to the interest that Monsanto has in controlling regulation that affects its business, it has both donated to politicians and promoted people who work for them to positions within the American government. The U.S. Secretary of Health, Tommy Thompson, received $50,000 in donations from Monsanto during his winning campaign for Wisconsin's governor. Mitt Romney has taken $4,075,531 in campaign contributions from America agribusinesses, while Barack Obama has taken $1,377,503 from these interests. As you can see, both candidates are in bed with agribusiness corporations to some degree. Individuals who work for the industry go to work for the government, make public regulations, and then return to the private sector after leaving the public service.
Conclusion in conclusion the American multinational corporation, Monsanto is leaving massive implications on our environment, health and society. What separates this corporation from others is the degree to which it is tied with the government and the extent to which this corporation has political power
In 2009, the Obama administration appointed Michael Taylor—the previous vice president of Monsanto and a current Monsanto lobbyist—as senior advisor to the Food and Drug Administration [FDA] Commissioner. After serving a year as an advisor, Taylor was named the Deputy Commissioner for Foods for the FDA. It is inarguable that this appointment constitutes a massive boon for Monsanto and an undeniable conflict of interest for Taylor. Taylor is a lobbyist for Monsanto and is being paid by the agri-giant while he is supposed to be working for the FDA. This conflict of interest begs us to ask, is Taylor working for the public, or is he focused upon helping his private sector employer reduce its regulatory burden and improve its profitability? Taylor’s connection to Monsanto is not a secret, and we can conclude that the Obama administration knew who they were appointing when they did it
BEFORE VIDEO
Due to the interest that Monsanto has in controlling regulation that affects its business, it has both donated to politicians and promoted people who work for them to positions within the American government. The U.S. Secretary of Health, Tommy Thompson, received $50,000 in donations from Monsanto during his winning campaign for Wisconsin's governor. Mitt Romney has taken $4,075,531 in campaign contributions from America agribusinesses, while Barack Obama has taken $1,377,503 from these interests. As you can see, both candidates are in bed with agribusiness corporations to some degree. Individuals who work for the industry go to work for the government, make public regulations, and then return to the private sector after leaving the public service.
Conclusion in conclusion the American multinational corporation, Monsanto is leaving massive implications on our environment, health and society. What separates this corporation from others is the degree to which it is tied with the government and the extent to which this corporation has political power