The bills that make it through Congress are not always the best solutions to the nation’s problems from any one perspective, though they do represent hard-fought compromises among a variety of interests.

Among the plans for economic recovery that is only beginning to see the light of day is the “Nation’s Economic Cohabitation Act,” which is discussed at some length and detail in this video.

It’s a good illustration of how special interest groups work to advance their particular interests through the public policy process, sometimes taking advantage of circumstances like the current economic crisis.