The hundreds of think tanks, lobbying offices, law firms, etc. that have sprung up in Washington, DC, in order to lobby for defense spending and support the military establishment are referred to as the ______.

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The term "beltway bandits" refers to the private companies, consultants, and contractors in the Washington, DC area that primarily serve the US government, often lobbying for defense spending and supporting the military establishment.

The Hundreds of Think Tanks, Lobbying Offices, Law Firms, Etc