[Ip-health] Bayer spent more than $2m on lobbying USG in first half of 2007

[Sarah Rimmington]

*Aug. 14, 2007*
Bayer Spent $2 Million on Lobbying
The Associated Press

WASHINGTON =97 German drug maker Bayer AG spent more than $2 million in
the first half of 2007 to lobby the federal government, according to a
disclosure form.

The company lobbied on numerous issues, including patent reform, energy
and environmental legislation, drug safety measures, international trade
and others, according to the form posted online Friday 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.


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