Neeley: In reality, none of Holdren's dire warnings have come to pass (though they did help to inspire campaigns of forced sterilization and abortion in the developing world).
Governments Lobbying Government: City of San Antonio
Every year, cities, counties, school districts, and special districts spend gobs of taxpayer money to influence state elected officials and policymaking. The monies committed go to pay for a mix of external lobbyists (i.e. registered lobbyists), internal lobbyists (i.e. intergovernmental relations personnel), and pro-government associations (i.e. Texas Municipal League, Texas Association of Counties, Texas Association...