US Congress Handbook, Washington Representatives, and lobbyists.info acquired from CBIS

The Sunwater Institute, owner of Legis1, has acquired the public affairs assets of CBIS, including the US Congress Handbook, washingtonrepresentatives.com, and lobbyists.info. All content from Washington Representatives and Lobbyists.info has been incorporated into Legis1.

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Lobbyists

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Lobbying Firms

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Lobbying Clients

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Legacy

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