Lobby spending peaks in 3rd quarter
Hot-button issues increase trade group expenditures; U.S. Chamber lobbying reaches new high
Read MoreAssociation PAC spending jumps as election day nears
Realtors top political contributors list again; many groups outspend
Read MoreMassive lobby effort yields relief in economic package
Trade associations successfully pressed for tax incentives to help
Read MoreSmall banks rack up big lobby win in financial package
Independent Community Bankers of America received bipartisan support for the groups proposal to increase the FDIC coverage cap to $250,000.
Read MoreTrade groups accelerate hiring before election outcome
Bucking conventional wisdom, groups are ramping up staffs ahead of leadership transitions in Washington.
Read MoreWind power association eyes bigger role in energy agenda
After years of scant national attention, wind energy is being courted as a viable alternative energy resource.
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