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Contributions to political campaigns

According to the Center for Responsive Politics, BP is the United States' hundredth largest donor to political campaigns, having contributed more than US$ 5 million since 1990, 72% and 28% of which went to Republican and Democratic recipients, respectively. BP has lobbied to gain exemptions from U.S. corporate law reforms.

"BP". The Center For Responsive Politics.

According to the Center for Responsive Politics, Boeing is the United States' fifty ninth largest donor to political campaigns, having contributed more than US$ 11 million since 1990, 56% and 44% of which went to Republican and Democratic recipients, respectively. The company is also a leading military supplier, making fighter bombers, transport planes and the Apache helicopter..

"Boing". The Center For Responsive Politics.

According to the Center for Responsive Politics, FedEx is the United States' Twenty first largest donor to political campaigns, having contributed more than US$ 21 million since 1990, 55% and 45% of which went to Republican and Democratic recipients, respectively. For years, the company has been a major campaign contributor to both Democrats and Republicans and is famous for its unique lobbying tactics, including the fleet of private planes that it keeps on stand-by for lawmakers who need to jet off at a moment’s notice.

"FedEx". The Center For Responsive Politics.

According to the Center for Responsive Politics, Andersen is the United States' Ninety ninth largest donor to political campaigns, having contributed more than US$ 6 million since 1990, 62% and 38% of which went to Republican and Democratic recipients, respectively. Andersen was both Enron’s auditor and its consultant.

"Andersen". The Center For Responsive Politics.

Topcat Marine Security Inc.

The owner is Peter Caini. This company is Based in New York and incorporated in 2002. There address is 545 8th ave. Suite 401 New York, NY 10018. Topcat is in collaboration with Cobra Boats, sells their boats.

High Performance Maritime Security Boats

Cobra Boats are trying to be the next step in safety. These boasts are new designs that are faster then any other boats on the water. TCMS wants their boats to be used buy people that are in charge of safeguarding the United States' harbors. the boats will not be for the public, they are for the law enforcement only. They believe that if only the government has access to these vessels then there would be no reason to worry about not catching the criminal, because of the speed of the boat. " The design of the Cobra Series boats provides a vessel capable of carrying the weight of the crew in a stable platform that can maintain the horizon during high speed turns allowing the crew to continue to train their weapons on a target at all times while intercepting or interdicting target vessels at speeds in excess of 100 MPH in water depths of less than fifteen inches." ()

Suspicions

Some critics think that Topcat is hiding behind a fake address. Their office is 545 8th Ave. Suite 401, New York, NY 10018, they share this building with other businesses that clam Topcat's space never has anybody going in or out of the office. The question is if there is no office then how do we know that services will be provided. vendors have been known to stop by the office asking to see its employees and wondering if the business is still running. Also, "nobody showed up in small claims court in Moncks Corner to contest a complaint Onynx filed against the company for nonpayment of services, including electricity. Judge David Brown entered a default judgment of $5,960.45 against Topcat."

Also, the owner Mr. Casini has had a lot of problems with handling money with his business. he has filed four bankruptcy cases. Each time the company had a different name.

   Marine Investors Inc. - 1995
   Cobra Sport Fishing BoatsInc. 
   Cobra World Champion Powerboat Corp. - 2000
   Tsunami Marine Manufacturing Corporation - 2001

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