Only lobbyists for clients who seek to influence state legislation or rules must register with state monitors.

In 1945, two members led an effort to trim the number of congressional committees from 81 to 34 and required lobbyists to register.

The report showed that 2,047 lobbyists registered with the commission last year.

To be fair, New York at least requires lobbyists to register.

He has done well on his important task, enforcing the state's lobbying law by demanding that lobbyists register or pay the requisite fines.

Most lobbyists before Congress or the executive branch of Government must register and disclose their clients.

Federal law requires lobbyists for foreign governments to register with the Justice Department.

Requires lobbyists to register and file reports showing receipts and expenditures in lobbying activities.

In 2000, 148 lobbyists registered with the city and earned just over $14.5 million from clients, the city clerk's lobbying report shows.

In 2004, 225 lobbyists registered with the city and earned $22.6 million.