Edison Electric Institute spent nearly $2.7 million lobbying on energy issues in third quarterOctober 27th, 2009 Utility group spent $2.7M lobbying gov't in 3QWASHINGTON — The Edison Electric Institute, a group for shareholder-owned electric companies, spent nearly $2.7 million in the third quarter to lobby on energy issues, according to a recent disclosure report. The group lobbied on legislation to provide incentives to accelerate production of plug-in electric vehicles, climate change and protecting the electricity grid from a cyber attack, as well as on coal ash, electric transmission, energy efficiency and more.
American Electric Power spent nearly $1.5 million in 3rd quarter lobbying governmentOctober 27th, 2009 AEP spent nearly $1.5M lobbying gov't in 3QWASHINGTON — American Electric Power, one of the nation's largest power generators, spent nearly $1.5 million lobbying in the third quarter on climate change legislation, electric transmission and other issues, according to a recent disclosure report. Columbus, Ohio-based AEP also lobbied on capturing carbon dioxide and burying it underground, coal ash, legislation that seeks to protect the nation's electricity system from cyber attacks, legislation that would require metal recycling companies to keep track of sales to deter theft and more.
Lobbying by insurance group, some big drug firms up as health care debate intensifiesOctober 21st, 2009 Insurance group lobbying up in recent monthsWASHINGTON — The nation's health insurance companies have ramped up their lobbying as the battle over reshaping the health care system has escalated. America's Health Insurance Plans reported spending $2.4 million during July, August and September.
Some bailed-out firms spent less on lobbying federal government in 3rd quarterOctober 20th, 2009 Some bailed-out firms spent less lobbying in 3QWASHINGTON — As Congress intensified its work rewriting the nation's financial rule book over the last three months, some big recipients of the government's $700 billion bailout spent a bit less trying to influence legislators. The throng of lobbyists pushing for financial industry interests has thickened in recent weeks in and around the hearing room of the House Financial Services Committee.
US Chamber of Commerce spends a record $34.7 million lobbying in the third quarterOctober 20th, 2009 Chamber of Commerce spends $34.7M on 3Q lobbyingWASHINGTON — Losing key members and facing political headwinds, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce spent a record $34.7 million in the third quarter lobbying against the Obama administration's proposals to overhaul energy policy, financial regulation and health care.
Obama's top energy adviser says no way Congress can pass climate change bill this yearOctober 2nd, 2009 Obama adviser says no climate change law this yearWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's top energy adviser says there is no way Congress will be able to pass a bill on climate change this year. "That's not going to happen," the adviser, Carol Browner, said Friday.
The Transportation Department's on-time arrival ranking for US airlinesSeptember 8th, 2009 DOT releases airline delay list for AugustThe percentage of airline flights in August that arrived within 15 minutes of schedule, according to the U.S. Transportation Department:
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Toyota Motor NA spent $1.4 million lobbying US government during 2nd-quarterAugust 17th, 2009 Toyota spent $1.4M lobbying in 2nd quarterNEW YORK — Toyota Motor North America Inc. spent $1.4 million in the second quarter to lobby on vehicle safety and other issues, according to a recent regulatory filing.
Drug industry, Pfizer lead health sector in lobbying spending in year's second quarterJuly 21st, 2009 Drug industry, Pfizer lead in health lobbyingWASHINGTON — The drug industry's trade group and one of the nation's biggest pharmaceutical companies reported spending more money than other health care organizations on lobbying in the second quarter of this year. With the fight over President Barack Obama's effort to revamp the nation's health care system escalating, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America said it spent $6.2 million lobbying in April, May and June, according to reports to Congress that were due Monday.
United finance chief says carrier doing well controlling costs as revenue plungesJuly 21st, 2009 On the call: United CFO Kathryn MikellsAirlines have taken a huge hit to revenue due to the steep drop-off in demand for air travel. Revenue for the April-June quarter at the parent of United Airlines was off more than 25 percent.
AMA, Eli Lilly and Co. lead health sector in lobbying spending in year's second quarterJuly 20th, 2009 Doctors, Eli Lilly and Co. lead in health lobbyingWASHINGTON — The country's largest doctors' group and one of the nation's biggest pharmaceutical companies reported spending more money than other health care organizations on lobbying in the second quarter of this year.
Energy companies send some of enormous profits to Washington, ramping up lobbying effortsJune 18th, 2009 Oil industry cranks up lobbying effortHOUSTON — Oil and gas companies have accelerated their spending on lobbying faster than any other industry, training their gusher of profits on Washington to fight new taxes on drilling and slow efforts to move the nation off fossil fuels. The industry spent $44.5 million lobbying Congress and federal agencies in the first three months of this year, on pace to shatter last year's record.
Lockheed Martin boosted lobbying spending as big programs face threatsMay 12th, 2009 Lockheed ramped up lobbying in 1QWASHINGTON — Lockheed Martin Corp. significantly increased the amount of money it spent lobbying Congress and the Pentagon during the first quarter as it fought to stave off proposed cuts to some of its major weapons programs.
Top bailed-out firms spent more than $9 million lobbying in Q1 while getting federal moneyApril 22nd, 2009 Top bailed-out firms have money for lobbyingWASHINGTON — The top 10 recipients of the government's $700 billion financial bailout spent about $9.5 million on federal lobbying during the first three months of the year. The biggest spender was bailed-out automaker General Motors Corp., which devoted $2.8 million to lobbying in the first quarter of 2009.
Top bailed-out firms spent more than $9 million lobbying in Q1 while getting federal moneyApril 21st, 2009 Top bailed-out firms continue lobbyingWASHINGTON — The top 10 recipients of the government's $700 billion financial bailout spent about $9.5 million on federal lobbying during the first three months of the year. The biggest spender was bailed-out automaker General Motors Corp., which devoted $2.8 million to lobbying in the first quarter of 2009.
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