Ford becomes latest corporate giant to quit conservative lobby group Alec

Madeleine Cuff
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Car maker becomes latest in a line of firms to sever ties with controversial lobbyists known for opposition to climate regulations

Ford Motor Company has become the latest high profile company to end its association with the American Legislative Exchange Council (Alec). The car maker reportedly told the Center for Media and Democracy...

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