Ethanol trade group spent $310K lobbying |
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The Renewable Fuels Association, which represents the U.S. ethanol industry, spent $310,000 in the first half of 2007 to lobby the federal government, according to a disclosure form.The group lobbied on legislation that promoted biofuels made from corn and other agricultural products, the construction of dedicated ethanol pipelines, price gouging prevention and other issues.The group -- whose members include Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., The Andersons Inc. and Pacific Ethanol Inc. -- lobbied Congress, the Environmental Protection Agency and Agriculture and Energy departments.The disclosure form was posted online Aug. 14 by the Senate's public records office.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.Copyright 2007 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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