2013 Top Lobbyists: Tough times in era of sequestration, political gridlock
Unable to stop automatic budget cuts, association lobbyists won where they could; getting lawmakers' attention harder than ever
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Lobbying now in slowdown period, association experts say
At CEO Update Live Executive Forum, panelists discuss the ‘ebb and flow' of issues, and how it affects group staffing
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New Congress spurs more Q1 lobbying at some groups
Overall spending so far in 2012 is down just slightly—as long as big drops by U.S. Chamber and Realtors aren't included
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Last year's Top Lobbyists: first the vote, now immigration
With the pre-election legislative/regulatory slowdown behind them, association advocates expect a surge of activity in 2013
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Growing IFA using data to earn place in policy debate
Studies on tax reform and health care highlight legislative impact on franchisees; group's membership and PAC revenue rising
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