THE COLUMBIA GROUP

Lobbying Spend

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Filings

Firms Hired

Active Period

2009–2013

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2013	—	5	2
2012	—	4	1
2011	—	4	2
2010	—	6	1
2009	—	5	1

Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
BEACH HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS INC.	—	8
STRATEGIC MARKETING INNOVATIONS	—	16

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Defense	Defense	15
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	8
Transportation	Transportation	1

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