Figures from Senate lobbying disclosure website highlight the top four lobbying organizations, plus Bank of America, which is seventh.
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Bank Spending on Lobbyists 2010 vs *2011
American Bankers Association
•2010: $6,040,000
•2011: $6,690,000Wells Fargo & Co.
•2010: $3,260,000
•2011: $5,890,000JPMorgan Chase & Co.
•2010: $5,770,000
•2011: $5,800,000Citigroup Inc.
•2010: $4,120,000
•2011: $3,800,000Bank of America Corp.
•2010: $2,720,000
•2011: $2,210,000* Figures for 2011 include the first three quarters only.
Hat tip Bill King
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Previously:
Why Were FNM/FRE Banned From Lobbying But Not C/BAC/JPM/MER/GS/MS ? (January 31st, 2011)
Source:
Banks find extra money to hire lobbyists
Andrew Dunn
McClatchy/Tribune, November 29, 2011
www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-1129-bf-banks-lobbying-20111129,0,7824137,full.story
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