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B-216239: Published: Jan 22, 1985. Publicly Released: Feb 25, 1985.

In response to a congressional request, GAO examined whether remarks made by the Secretary of the Air Force urging defense contractors to direct their advertising campaigns towards convincing the public of the need for a strong defense violated any antilobbying laws. GAO found nothing in the remarks which indicated that the Secretary was attempting to influence Congress regarding any legislation....

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B-216239: Jan 22, 1985

THE SECRETARY WAS URGING CONTRACTORS TO USE THEIR PROFITS (NOT FEDERAL FUNDS) FOR SUCH PURPOSE. WE HAVE EXAMINED THE SECRETARY'S REMARKS IN LIGHT OF APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND HAVE CONCLUDED THAT THE REMARKS DID NOT CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION. YOU HAVE ASKED US WHETHER SECRETARY ORR'S REMARKS VIOLATED ANY ANTI LOBBYING LAWS. BASICALLY THERE ARE TWO ANTI-LOBBYING LAWS THAT ARE RELEVANT TO THIS...