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  1. Tech companies flex influence abroad at UN Internet conference

    By Kathryn Lucero Dec 3, 2012 10:30 a.m.

    Does management of the Internet need an upgrade? That's the question before representatives of governments, corporations and civil society groups at a two-week conference that opened today in the Persian Gulf city of Dubai.

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  2. Caffeinated lobbying

    By Lindsay Young Nov 15, 2012 3:03 p.m.

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  3. Mexico’s president-elect hires DC lobbyists

    By Lindsay Young Jul 17, 2012 12:56 p.m.

    Mexico’s President-elect, Enrique Peña Nieto, who takes office December 1, has hired lobbying firm Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates to represent him in Washington. According to documents filed with the Department of Justice (DOJ), the contract focuses on U.S. outreach and “monitoring of news and policy developments related to Mexico-U.S. interests.”

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  4. Despite 'unlikes' over Facebook, Morgan Stanley still has friends in high places

    By Lindsay Young May 24, 2012 1:40 p.m.

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  5. SpaceX blasts off literally and politically

    By Kathy Kiely May 22, 2012 10:34 a.m.

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  6. With merger, expect airline lobbying to take off

    By Lindsay Young Apr 20, 2012 12:10 p.m.

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  7. Gaddafi's long history of lobbying comes to an end

    By Lindsay Young Oct 20, 2011 1:31 p.m.

    Libyan Dictator Moammar Gaddafi was killed today in his hometown of Sirte, a showman to the end, “brandishing a golden pistol.” Lobbying, in many ways, was part of his political arsenal that boosted Gaddafi’s international prowess, helped protect him from additional sanctions and promoted the business interests of the Libyan ruling elite and U.S. business. We’ve covered several of these instances in the past. Here’s a look at a few:

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  8. Palestinian lobbyists meet with key decision makers

    By Lindsay Young Jun 9, 2011 1:19 p.m.

    The Palestine Liberation Organization recently filed their bi-annual lobbying documents that show outreach to top decision makers, media and academia, and list meetings with up and coming policy leaders.

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  9. Egypt's PR shop terminates their US operation

    By Lindsay Young May 26, 2011 6:17 p.m.

    A few weeks after Egypt’s President Hosni Mubarak stepped down in response to the public outrage against his 30 year rule, the Egyptian government’s PR outfit in Washington terminated their operation, records show. Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter and Associates ended their representation of the Egyptian press office on February 28, 2011, shortly after Mubarak resigned on February 11.

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  10. Lobbying Tracker now follows foreign influence

    By Lindsay Young Apr 6, 2011 10:27 a.m.

    Sunlight's Lobbying Tracker, which shows the latest hirings of K-Street professionals by special interests and when former congressional members and staff can legally lobby their old colleagues, now lets users track foreign influence as well. The Lobbying Tracker pulls in the latest filings made under the Foreign Agent Registration Act, allowing users to follow the latest foreign clients, see the most recent semi-annual disclosure reports and even see who the most recent individuals are to disclose their activities under the Foreign Agent Registration Act.

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  11. New lobbying tracker makes it easier to follow the revolving door

    By Bill Allison Feb 2, 2011 2:36 p.m.

     

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  12. Financial interests hiring lobbyists

    By Nancy Watzman Feb 1, 2011 11:58 a.m.

    Even as the new House GOP majority is taking aim at the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act by pulling at the agencies’ purse strings, financial interests continue to jockey for favor, hiring key lobbying firms.

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