7/15/2009

US Lobbyists with Clinton Ties Hired to Defend Honduran Coup Regime

Davis-webWorthwhile interviews on Democracy Today. Looks like the US is looking south again and it's not to it's liking. Over a week after the coup and the word hasn't passed the lips of anyone in Washington.

Supporters of the coup in Honduras have begun hiring advisers and lobbyists with close ties to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in an attempt to strengthen support in Washington for the coup. A Honduran business group has hired lobbyist Lanny Davis, who served as White House counsel for President Bill Clinton. The coup government has also hired Bennet Ratcliff, a public relations specialist with ties to former President Bill Clinton. [includes rush transcript]

US Lobbyists with Clinton Ties Hired to Defend Honduran Coup Regime
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