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Report: Consumer Federation of America Foundation - Costs Claimed Under EPA Cooperative Agreements CX825612-01, CX825837-01, X828814-01, CX824939-01, and X829178-01

Report #2004-4-00014, March 1, 2004

What Was Found

The Consumer Federation of America (Federation), a 501(c)(4)4 lobbying organization, effectively received Federal funds under the EPA cooperative agreements in violation of the Lobbying Disclosure Act.

Report Materials

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Full Report (PDF)(91 pp, 1 MB)