Sprint Nextel paid lobbyist $100,000 |
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Wireless provider Sprint Nextel Corp. paid King & Spalding LLP $100,000 to lobby the federal government in the first half of 2007, according to a disclosure form.The firm lobbied on proposals that would affect communications services providers in connection with electronic surveillance, according to the form posted online Aug. 13 by the Senate's public records office.National Intelligence Director Mike McConnell earlier this month said in an interview with the El Paso (Texas) Times that the private sector assisted with President Bush's warrantless surveillance program. AT&T Inc., Verizon Communications Inc. and Sprint Nextel are among those being sued for their cooperation.Besides Congress, King & Spalding lobbied McConnell's office, the White House -- including the office of Vice President Dick Cheney -- and the Justice Department.Daniel Coats, the former U.S. ambassador to Germany, is among those registered to lobby on behalf of Sprint Nextel.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.Sprint Nextel is based in Reston, Va.Copyright 2007 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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