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April 8, 2020

Coronavirus pandemic breeds Washington lobbying boom

  • The number of companies and organizations hiring lobbyists shot up dramatically in recent months.
    • By RICHARD LARDNER and BRIAN SLODYSKO
    Associated Press

    WASHINGTON — The coronavirus pandemic has gut-punched global markets, put 6.6 million Americans out of work and raised the likelihood of a recession. But in the Washington lobbying world, business is booming.

    Companies, interest groups and entire industries are seeking help from lobbyists as they navigate a chaotic environment to secure a piece of the record $2.2 trillion financial aid package the Trump administration must quickly pump out in an effort to stabilize the U.S. economy.


     
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