Amazon Contract to Supply Schools and Localities Attracts Criticism

Route Fifty: A contract Amazon secured last year to provide local governments and schools with office and classroom supplies and other goods is drawing scrutiny from a watchdog group.

The Institute for Local Self-Reliance issued a 34-page report this week that is critical of the deal. The contract is available through U.S. Communities, a cooperative organization that offers joint purchasing agreements for members that include cities, counties and schools.

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