Halliburton: Influence / Lobbying - Revision history

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 Halliburton is a member of the following lobby groups:
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 *[[American Petroleum Institute]] (API)
-This is the petroleum industry's largest association which represents over 400 national and international companies<ref>American Petroleum Institute [http://api-ec.api.org/aboutapi/index.cfm?bitmask=001010000000000000 'About API'] viewed: 17.07.03</ref> <ref>American Petroleum Institute [http://www.api.org/resources/members/index.cfm#H Members] Accessed 27th February 2008</ref>.
+The industry's largest association which represents over 400 national and international companies<ref>American Petroleum Institute [http://api-ec.api.org/aboutapi/index.cfm?bitmask=001010000000000000 'About API'] viewed: 17.07.03</ref> <ref>American Petroleum Institute [http://www.api.org/resources/members/index.cfm#H Members] Accessed 27th February 2008</ref>
 *[[US Council for International Business]] (USCIB)
-With its expressed purpose of getting business 'a seat on the table', the USCIB brings brings US corporate interests directly to 'officials in the United Nations, European Union and a host of other governments and groups'<ref> Polaris Institute, [http://www.polarisinstitute.org/polaris_project/public_service/articles_presentations/what_is_the_gats/PowerPlayCancunMiami.pdf 'Power play at Cancun & Miami: Corporate Pushers at the WTO & FTAA ministerials'] viewed: 22.07.03</ref>. It was one of the most influential industry lobby groups that lobbied for the infamous Multilateral Agreement on Investment (MAI) and is one of the key business coalitions pushing along business-friendly [[WTO]] and [[FTAA]] negotiations<ref>USCIB [http://www.imex.com/uscib home page] viewed: 22.07.03</ref>.
+With its expressed purpose of getting business 'a seat on the table', the USCIB brings US corporate interests directly to 'officials in the United Nations, European Union and a host of other governments and groups'<ref> Polaris Institute, [http://www.polarisinstitute.org/polaris_project/public_service/articles_presentations/what_is_the_gats/PowerPlayCancunMiami.pdf 'Power play at Cancun & Miami: Corporate Pushers at the WTO & FTAA ministerials'] viewed: 22.07.03</ref>. It was one of the most influential industry lobby groups that lobbied for the infamous Multilateral Agreement on Investment (MAI) and is one of the key business coalitions pushing along business-friendly [[WTO]] and [[FTAA]] negotiations<ref>USCIB [http://www.imex.com/uscib home page] viewed: 22.07.03</ref>.
 * [[American Benefits Council]].
-In 2008, Halliburton is listed as a member of the American Benefits Council<ref>American Benefits Council [http://www.americanbenefitscouncil.org/about/memberlist.cfm Memberships] Accessed 26th February 2008</ref>. This group aims to shape the world of corporate benefits policy with the mission 'to be the most effective advocate for voluntary private employee benefits'. In doing so they initiate and champion 'legislation and regulations favorable to our members' needs and interests, and influences policy development within Congress and the White House and executive branch agencies'. They also 'fend off policy proposals that add burdens, liabilities and costs for the employer plan sponsor community'</ref> and an 'advocate of employer-sponsored benefit programs'<ref>American Benefits Council [http://www.americanbenefitscouncil.org/about/mission.cfm About the Council]Accessed 26th February 2008</ref>.
+In 2008, Halliburton was listed as a member of the American Benefits Council<ref>American Benefits Council [http://www.americanbenefitscouncil.org/about/memberlist.cfm Memberships] Accessed 26th February 2008</ref>. This group aims to shape the world of corporate benefits policy with the mission 'to be the most effective advocate for voluntary private employee benefits'. In doing so they initiate and champion 'legislation and regulations favorable to our members' needs and interests, and influences policy development within Congress and the White House and executive branch agencies'. They also 'fend off policy proposals that add burdens, liabilities and costs for the employer plan sponsor community'</ref> and an 'advocate of employer-sponsored benefit programs'<ref>American Benefits Council [http://www.americanbenefitscouncil.org/about/mission.cfm About the Council]Accessed 26th February 2008</ref>.
 *[[Shale Gas Europe]] - lobby group set up 2013

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 * [[American Benefits Council]].
 In 2008, Halliburton is listed as a member of the American Benefits Council<ref>American Benefits Council [http://www.americanbenefitscouncil.org/about/memberlist.cfm Memberships] Accessed 26th February 2008</ref>. This group aims to shape the world of corporate benefits policy with the mission 'to be the most effective advocate for voluntary private employee benefits'. In doing so they initiate and champion 'legislation and regulations favorable to our members' needs and interests, and influences policy development within Congress and the White House and executive branch agencies'. They also 'fend off policy proposals that add burdens, liabilities and costs for the employer plan sponsor community'</ref> and an 'advocate of employer-sponsored benefit programs'<ref>American Benefits Council [http://www.americanbenefitscouncil.org/about/mission.cfm About the Council]Accessed 26th February 2008</ref>.
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 * [[American Benefits Council]].
-In 2008, Halliburton is listed as a member of the American Benefits Council<ref>American Benefits Council [http://www.americanbenefitscouncil.org/about/memberlist.cfm Memberships] Accessed 26th February 2008</ref>. This group aims to shape the world of corporate benefits policy with the mission 'to be the most effective advocate for voluntary private employee benefits'. In doing so they initiate and champion 'legislation and regulations favorable to our members' needs and interests, and influences policy development within Congress and the White House and executive branch agencies'. They also 'fend off policy proposals that add burdens, liabilities and costs for the employer plan sponsor community'<ref>ibid</ref>.
+In 2008, Halliburton is listed as a member of the American Benefits Council<ref>American Benefits Council [http://www.americanbenefitscouncil.org/about/memberlist.cfm Memberships] Accessed 26th February 2008</ref>. This group aims to shape the world of corporate benefits policy with the mission 'to be the most effective advocate for voluntary private employee benefits'. In doing so they initiate and champion 'legislation and regulations favorable to our members' needs and interests, and influences policy development within Congress and the White House and executive branch agencies'. They also 'fend off policy proposals that add burdens, liabilities and costs for the employer plan sponsor community'</ref> and an 'advocate of employer-sponsored benefit programs'<ref>Americal Benefits Council [http://www.americanbenefitscouncil.org/about/mission.cfm About the Council]Accessed 26th February 2008</ref>.
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 ==Influencing Education==
-Halliburton and the [[US Army Recruiting Command]] (USAREC) signed an agreement whereby Halliburton will give priority hiring status to soldiers taking part in the [[Partnership for Youth Success Program]] (PaYS). The agreement begins at the enlistment process with new recruits signing a letter of intent to work for Halliburton upon completion of their term of service. They are then groomed for a new life in Halliburton as part of their army training. As the end of their term approaches, the lucky soldiers will have the opportunity to interview with Halliburton for a job.73
+Halliburton and the [[US Army Recruiting Command]] (USAREC) signed an agreement whereby Halliburton will give priority hiring status to soldiers taking part in the [[Partnership for Youth Success Program]] (PaYS). The agreement begins at the enlistment process with new recruits signing a letter of intent to work for Halliburton upon completion of their term of service. They are then groomed for a new life in Halliburton as part of their army training. As the end of their term approaches, the lucky soldiers will have the opportunity to interview with Halliburton for a job.<ref>'US Army and Halliburton partner to provide job opportunities to qualified soldiers,' Halliburton Press Release, 21.05.01 http://www.halliburton.com/news/archive/2001/corpnws_052101.jsp viewed: 21.07.03
 ==References==
 #{{note|56}}Coalition of Service Industries - www.uscsi.org viewed: 25.06.03
 #{{note|57}}'CSI Financial Services Group Chairman Norman Sorensen Praises Singapore and Chile Trade Agreements in Senate Hearing,' CSI Press Release, 16.06.03, www.uscsi.org/ viewed: 07.07.03
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 #{{note|71}}'Council on Foreign Relations,' PR Watch, 2003, www.disinfopedia.org/wiki.phtml?title=Council_on_Foreign_Relations viewed 21.07.03
 #{{note|72}}'The Center for Strategic and International Studies,' PR Watch, 2003, http://www.disinfopedia.org/wiki.phtml?title=Center_for_Strategic_and_International_Studies viewed 21.07.03