Lobbyists Gear Up to Play Defense in 2009

By Kate Ackley
Roll Call Staff
Sept. 22, 2008, 12 a.m.

In the spring of this year, Ralph Hellmann, the top lobbyist at the Information Technology Industry Council, could already see the future. Much of the group’s lobbying agenda — free-trade deals, a health IT bill, legislation that would permit more high-tech immigration visas — was likely going to be scuttled by the intensely partisan environment and dwindling election year calendar.



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Nov. 6, 12:35 p.m.

The federal government is increasingly taking a leadership role in improving the nation’s cybersecurity. But, with a threat that is quickly growing and more sophisticated each day, it’s clear that the government — for all of its good intentions — cannot win this battle without a robust commitment from technology companies. Read Full Article

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