[dendrite9]

This sounds like a good way to accidentally create an industry of reverse lobbyists where the government contracts them to convince tax payers to allocate money to their department.

I might be too pessimistic though, I tend towards liking the idea but I'm concerned about the changes it could cause.

[throwaway48476]

That already happens. Why else would Northrop advertise a stealth jet at the superbowl.