Here is some interesting information about the power of lobbyists. We are seeing a great deal of accusations with the Democratic candidates about who is more beholden to corporate interests. The State Commission on Public Integrity has created a list of lobby groups who spend the most to get the attention of our elected officials by business group...
Health & Mental Hygiene $26,766,948
Real Estate & Construction $21,391,827
Education $13,274,202
Trade Associations $12,394,754
Public, Community Interest $12,266,413
Communications $8,449,809
Marketing & Sales $8,406,970
Insurance $8,234,363
Banking & Financial Services $7,312,382
Environment & Natural Resources $6,935,807
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They have also compiled a list by corporations....
Clients and Public Corporations Ranked by Total Lobbying Expenses for 2007*
1. Verizon $3,216,488
2. Trustees of Columbia University in the City of NY(The) $2,260,706
3. United Teachers (NYS) $2,125,226
4. O'Brien & Gere Limited $1,585,113
5. Greater NY Hospital Association $1,562,439
6. Healthcare Association of NYS $1,546,723
7. Medical Society of the State of NY $1,48,128
8. Forest City Ratner Companies $1,160,186
9. Trial Lawyers Association (NYS) $959.733
10. United Federation of Teachers $876,952
*Minimum of figures reported in 2007 Client and Public Corporation Reports as of February 25, 2008
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