Disney spent $2.14M lobbying the federal government

ImaYoyo

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Disney spent $2.14M lobbying the federal government in the first half of 2007

Associated Press Newswires - October 15, 2007
WASHINGTON (AP) - Media company Walt Disney Co. spent $2.14 million in the first half of 2007 to lobby the federal government, according to a disclosure form.
The company lobbied on issues related to digital television, patent reform, copyright protection, government spending on homeland security, online child safety, the safety of amusement park rides, and trade with China, according to the form posted online Aug. 14 by the Senate's public records office.

The Burbank, Calif.-based company lobbied Congress, the Federal Communications Commission, the Patent & Trademark Office, the U.S. Copyright Office and the Departments of Homeland Security and State.
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.
 

PhotoDave219

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If you'll do a Federal Election Commission search, you'll find that Disney always contribites to campaigns and lobbying efforts on both political sides.

They've always given money to get what they want. Why is this news?
 

ImaYoyo

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If you'll do a Federal Election Commission search, you'll find that Disney always contribites to campaigns and lobbying efforts on both political sides.

They've always given money to get what they want. Why is this news?
It's news because it shows how much and which issues they've lobbied on this year. It shows Disney's current hot-button issues (which change from year-to-year). How is that not news?
 

ctwhalerman

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I figured it would be a lot more too. The other major media companies (Viacom, Newscorp, General Electric) all seem to give more or at least be in the media more often for what they give. Disney has much to gain from certain legislation that could affect ABC, its studio, its theme parks, or its consumer products, so I'm surprised they didn't prime the pump more to get what they wanted.

That said, Bob Iger seems to be well-liked in both Hollywood and Washington, so maybe its not needed.
 

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