PACs still thrive in new era of spending
A look at the highest-revenue association PACs, the big losers and gainers in 2012
Read MoreBlakey pleased by budget surprise
Aerospace association CEO sees progress with Obama's remarks that budget sequestration "will not happen"
Read MoreGrassroots and state efforts help drive up Q3 lobby costs
Spending is up slightly overall; $40 million reported by U.S. Chamber includes TV and radio ads placed in key election states
Read MoreQ3 spending on lobbying climbs for many groups
U.S. Chamber nears $100 million mark in spending since Jan. 1; Realtors post another $10 million
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