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L-1 spends $175K in lobbying fees

Thursday, September 4, 2008

L-1 Identity Solutions Inc. spent $175,000 in the second quarter to lobby Congress, according to an Associated Press report.

The identity firm’s lobbying efforts focused on funding for the departments of Defense and Homeland Security. The company also petitioned on Census Bureau matters as well as secure credentials.

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