Lobbyist Groups: Clean Water Action (CWA)

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This paper is giving information on the lobbyist group; Clean Water Action (CWA). Information such as what the group actually does, how they influence political parties, etc. The information given throughout the paper is taken from several articles as well as the group’s actual website. The articles along with the website are very similar in the information that is provided about Clean Water Action (CWA).
Clean Water Action
Clean Water Action mission- “To protect our environment, health, economic well-being and community quality of life. Clean Water Action organizes strong grassroots groups and coalitions, and campaigns to elect environmental candidates and to solve environmental and community problems.
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