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ECONOMY Thu Aug 28, 2008 @ 12:01pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- The medical device industry's chief advocacy group spent $924,074 lobbying the federal government in the second quarter of the year, according to a recent disclosure report. The Advanced Medical Technology Association, whose members in.. Read More

ECONOMY Thu Aug 21, 2008 @ 9:01am neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- EADS North America, a unit of European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co., spent nearly $1.3 million in the second quarter lobbying the federal government, according to a recent disclosure form. The company lobbied on the Homeland Securi.. Read More

ECONOMY Wed Aug 13, 2008 @ 3:01pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- Biopharmaceutical company Emergent BioSolutions Inc. spent $560,000 lobbying the federal government in the second quarter, according to a recent disclosure form. The Rockville, Md.-based company lobbied on appropriations and the govern.. Read More

ECONOMY Tue Aug 12, 2008 @ 3:01pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- CVS Caremark Corp., the nation's largest pharmacy chain, spent just over $1 million in the second quarter to lobby the federal government, according to a recent disclosure form. The Woonsocket, R.I.-based company lobbied on legislation.. Read More

ECONOMY Fri Aug 8, 2008 @ 3:01pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- Investment bank Morgan Stanley spent $690,000 in the second quarter lobbying on financial market rules and mortgage reforms, according to a disclosure form. The New York City-based company also lobbied on data security, hedge fund regu.. Read More

ECONOMY Wed Aug 6, 2008 @ 3:00pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- -- Cigarette company Reynolds American Inc. spent $615,715 in the second quarter to lobby on anti-smoking programs and other issues, according to a recent disclosure report. The Winston-Salem, N.C.-based company also lobbied the federal government on oth.. Read More

ECONOMY Tue Aug 5, 2008 @ 12:01pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- Pfizer Inc., the world's largest drugmaker, spent nearly $3.1 million lobbying the federal government in the second quarter, according to a recent disclosure form. The company lobbied on the importance of protecting pharmaceutical pate.. Read More

ECONOMY Mon Aug 4, 2008 @ 12:01pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- Drug and medical device maker Abbott Laboratories spent just over $1 million lobbying the federal government on health care issues in the second quarter, according to a recent disclosure form. Abbott lobbied against a bill aimed at upd.. Read More

ECONOMY Tue Jul 8, 2008 @ 3:01pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- EnergySolutions Inc., which handles nuclear waste, spent $240,000 lobbying the federal government in the first quarter, according to a disclosure form. The Salt Lake City-based company lobbied on a bill that would prohibit importing ce.. Read More

ECONOMY Tue Jul 1, 2008 @ 12:00pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- Technology services provider Unisys Corp. spent $470,000 to lobby the federal government in the first quarter, according to a disclosure form. The Blue Bell, Pa.-based company lobbied on various appropriations bills, health information.. Read More

ECONOMY Sat Jun 21, 2008 @ 3:00pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- Eye care products supplier Alcon Laboratories Inc. spent $240,000 in the first quarter to lobby the federal government on prescription drug importation, according to a disclosure report. Alcon also lobbied the federal government on Med.. Read More

ECONOMY Tue Jun 10, 2008 @ 12:01pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- A unit of Exelon Corp., one of the nation's largest utilities, spent nearly $1.5 million to lobby the federal government in the first three months of this year. Exelon Business Services LLC lobbied on issues including climate change, n.. Read More

ECONOMY Sat Jun 7, 2008 @ 3:00pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- Pfizer Inc., the world's largest drug maker, spent $2.8 million lobbying the federal government in the first quarter, according to a recent disclosure form. The company lobbied on the importance of protecting pharmaceutical patents int.. Read More

ECONOMY Thu Jun 5, 2008 @ 12:01pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- Healthcare service provider Kindred Healthcare Inc. spent $250,000 lobbying the federal government in the first quarter, according to a recent disclosure form. The company lobbied on bills designed to increase oversight of nursing home.. Read More

ECONOMY Thu Jun 5, 2008 @ 12:01pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- Pharmacy-benefits manager Medco Health Solutions Inc. spent $880,000 lobbying the federal government in the first quarter, according to a recent disclosure form. The firm lobbied on health information technology legislation, Medicare a.. Read More

ECONOMY Tue Jun 3, 2008 @ 6:00pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- Cruise Lines International Association spent more than $661,000 in the first quarter to lobby on security matters, including port inspections and visas, and other issues, according to a disclosure report. CLIA also lobbied the federal.. Read More

ECONOMY Tue Jun 3, 2008 @ 6:00pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- Data storage vendor EMC Corp. spent $730,000 in the first quarter to lobby on Internet crime issues related to the banking industry and other issues, according to a disclosure report. The Hopkinton, Mass.-based company also lobbied the.. Read More

ECONOMY Mon Jun 2, 2008 @ 3:00pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- Valero Energy Corp. spent $156,000 to lobby the federal government on fuel specifications, credit card fees and other issues in the first quarter of the year. The oil refiner also lobbied on legislation dealing with credit-reporting st.. Read More

ECONOMY Fri May 30, 2008 @ 6:01pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. spent $940,000 to lobby the federal government on drunk driving, underage drinking prevention and other issues in the first quarter of the year. The company also lobbied on advertising and mark.. Read More

ECONOMY Sat May 24, 2008 @ 12:01pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- Miller Brewing Co. spent $330,000 in the first quarter to lobby the federal government on alcohol labeling and advertising, and other issues. The company also lobbied on reducing the beer tax to its pre-1991 level, trade agreements wit.. Read More