Twenty-five organizations have reported spending more than $1 million a month lobbying the federal government in 2014. Here are the top organizations reporting for the first quarter of 2014: Chamber of Commerce of the U.S. $18,960,000 - up from $16,490,000 in 2013 Q4. National Assn. of Realtors $7,120,000 - down from $12,620,000. American Medical Assn. $6,310,000 - up from $4,240,000. U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform $6,240,000 - up from $5,810,000. United Technologies Corp. $5,808,000 - up from $3,870,000. National Assn. of Broadcasters $5,280,000 - up from $3,800,000. Dow Chemical Co. $5,100,000 - up from $1,530,000. Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers (PhRMA) $4,680,000 - up from $4,050,000. Business Roundtable $4,230,000 - up from $4,150,000. National Cable & Telecommunications Assn. $4,140,000 - down from $6,660,000. American Hospital Assn. $4,060,000 - down from $4,560,000. Google Inc. $3,820,000 - down from $3,980,000. (more…)
