CEO Update analyzed campaign contributions of top executives at 147 associations with big lobbying budgets. These trade groups and professional societies all reported spending at least $1 million on lobbying in 2013. No contributions were reported for 26 of the CEOs below.
Read MoreCEO Update looks at personal contributions by top executives at 147 lobbying groups. See more information about CEO giving patterns below the story and the complete list here. Many association CEOs give generously to political candidates, parties and PACs, but two trade group leaders stand out when it comes to making personal contributions.
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