Jan 29 2009
Washington Lobbying Grew to $3.2 Billion Last Year, Despite Economy
Interest groups spent $17.4 million for every day Congress was in session. Lobbying growth for finance sector and auto industry is smaller in tough times.
WASHINGTON–While companies across the board were losing record amounts of money and laying off employees last year, at least one industry seemed to weather the recession: lobbying. Special interests paid Washington lobbyists [...]