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NRA spends record money on lobbying this year

By Dave Levinthal

Pro-gun organization increases influence effort as congressional debate rages.

Obama inauguration fueled by corporations, unions

By Dave Levinthal

Companies, unions and special interests fuel January event with more than $18 million.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Lobbying":

"… , the fallen lobbyist who served more than three years in federal prison. Lobbying firm Capitol Council, which also represents dozens of clients, gave $12,50 …"

Gun groups, defense contractors buck downward trend in lobbying

By Dave Levinthal

Gun groups, defense contractors, oil companies and Facebook increased spending on lobbying last quarter.
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Lobbyists make it rain for Democrats

By Michael Beckel

DSCC, DCCC collect nearly $1 million from lobbyist-bundlers during first quarter.

OPINION: insurers hiding political spending

By Wendell Potter

Insurance firms don't want to say how much they're spending on lobbying and campaigns

Excerpts from this story referencing "Lobbying":

"… es facing such resolutions to do. In its 2012 Political Contributions and Lobbying Activity Report, Cigna stated that the total dues it paid to AHIP was $837 …"

Mixed martial arts take fight to Capitol Hill

By Reity O'Brien

Mixed martial arts, upstart sports experiencing a surge in lobbying activity.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Lobbying":

"… 00 in the previous year, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. Lobbying is “not a terribly active space for us,” NASCAR spokesman Marcus Jadot …"

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