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WASHINGTON (AP) - Cereal and convenience food giant Kellogg Co. spent nearly $245,000 to lobby the federal government in the first half of 2007, according to a disclosure form.The company lobbied Congress and the Federal Communications Commission on legislation dealing with sugar price reform and ethanol production, as well as food labeling regulations and advertising to children, according to the form posted online Aug. 13 by the Senate's public records office.Kellogg earlier this month said the front of all of its ready-to-eat cereal packages sold in the U.S., including Special K, Froot Loops and Rice Krispies, will feature new nutritional information banners starting in October.Under a federal law enacted in 1995, lobbyists are required to disclose activities that could influence members of the executive and legislative branches. They must register with Congress within 45 days of being hired or engaging in lobbying.Kellogg is based in Battle Creek, Mich.Copyright 2007 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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