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Read. Follow. Verify.Lobbying Disclosure: Dun & Bradstreet Corporation
Record date · June 20, 2026
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Governmental Advocates Inc. reported activities and payments on behalf of Dun & Bradstreet Corporation for the first quarter of 2000. The firm focused on specific legislation and state agency oversight.
This document discloses that Dun & Bradstreet Corporation paid $77,781 to a firm to influence state-level financial policy and legislation between January and March 2000.
Who It Affects
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Dun & Bradstreet Corporation
The corporation incurred costs of $77,781 to engage professional lobbying services.
Governmental Advocates Inc.
The firm received payment for providing lobbying services to the client.
Key Facts
- Dun & Bradstreet Corporation paid $77,781 for lobbying services during the period of January 1, 2000, to March 31, 2000.
- Governmental Advocates Inc. served as the lobbying firm for Dun & Bradstreet Corporation.
- Lobbying activities were directed toward SB 129.
- Lobbying activities involved the Board of Equalization.
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- Lobbying activities involved the Department of Financial Services.
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Lobbying Expenditure
The document links a specific corporate entity to a significant lobbying expenditure targeting both legislative (SB 129) and regulatory (Board of Equalization) bodies.
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