For lobbyists, big measures, big business Health care, insurance groups spent the most, but most lobby firms thrive on volume Health care and insurance interests are the big spenders in the Capitol, based on the money they lay out for lobbyists. That's no surprise, because insurance and health measures have topped the legislative agenda in recent sessions. The Albany firm has 10 lobbyists, led by Kenneth Shapiro, a former chief counsel for three different Assembly speakers. Shapiro, who pushed for a more generous Health Care Reform Act during the past session, said he expects 1999 revenues, when the books are tallied, to exceed the amount reported in 1998. That may keep the firm at the top of the lobbying list.
Some lobbyists have a few big-paying customers, but most thrive on volume.
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