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By John Foreman on August 06th, 2010
Defense Industry Gets Defensive With Increased Lobbying Activity
Defense sector increases lobbying amidst budget uncertainty.
Author Archive for John Foreman
John Foreman is an Online Media Specialist, Internet entrepreneur and founder of Lobbying industry websites; LobbyingFirms.com & LobbyingJobs.com. Since 1996, John has run the boutique web development company, Entire media, and also has experience in traditional media, sales and marketing. John is based in Los Angeles, CA.
By John Foreman on June 29th, 2010
UPS vs. FedEx – The Labor Lobbying Battle Continues
This week, Congress faces a deadline on a labor law provision that has had both shipping companies lobbying ferociously.
By John Foreman on June 17th, 2010
Apple’s Low Profile Has Some Taking Note
Products from Apple continue to be wildly successful. Yet, compared to other successful tech giants, their footprint in Washington is small.
By John Foreman on April 22nd, 2010
Alternative Energy’s Lobbying Growth
Once just a small K Street player, the alternative energy industry has grown into a formidable, influential force over the last decade.
By John Foreman on April 16th, 2010
Tension Created Between Jamaica And U.S. Amidst Lobbying Dispute
A $400,000 lobbying contract between the government of Jamaica and a U.S. Based firm falls apart amid a flurry of allegations that have reverberated from Kingston to Washington.
By John Foreman on February 17th, 2010
What’s Behind the Google Lobby?
In 2009 the search giant spent $4million on lobbying, almost equal to what they spent in the year 2007 and 2008 combined…
By John Foreman on January 07th, 2010
Is This The Future Of Lobbyist Compensation?
A new lobbying firm plans to grow using a non-traditional way to compensate it’s staff lobbyists.
By John Foreman on December 03rd, 2009
“Defensive Lobbying”. Don’t Let Your Clients Get Caught Sleeping
Fears of a swiftly changing environment have industries keeping their lobbying efforts in place, even if today the coast is clear.
By John Foreman on November 23rd, 2009
Scottsdale Considers Outsourcing It’s Lobbying Efforts
Those in favor of the changes say it could save money and increase efficiency.
By John Foreman on November 09th, 2009
California Lobbyists File Lawsuit To Stop Vote On Proposed Fees
A vote on a ballot measure scheduled for the June election could make state lobbyists the guinea pig in an experiment on campaign finance.
By John Foreman on November 03rd, 2009
Government Policy Making: A Critical Skill-set Of Today’s Corporate Leader
Whitepaper illustrates that, due to a new regulatory environment, today’s corporations may be better served by leaders with strong government and policy making experience.
