Altria Spent More Than $3.9M Lobbying in 2Q

Source from:  Wednesday August 6, biz.yahoo.com By The Associated Press 08/11/2008

Altria Group spent more than $3.9 million in second quarter to lobby on taxes, other issues. A unit of Altria Group, which owns Marlboro maker Philip Morris USA, spent more than $3.9 million in the second quarter to lobby on taxes and other issues, according to a recent disclosure report. Altria Client Services Inc. also lobbied the federal government on legislation involving tobacco prevention, cigarette trafficking and labor issues. The Richmond, Va.-based company supports legislation to give the Food and Drug Administration the authority to regulate cigarette makers. The bill has passed the House, but it is unclear whether it will be considered by the Senate this year. Cindy Hayden, who previously worked for Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., was among those registered to lobby for Altria in the April-June period, according to the report filed July 18 with the House clerk's office. Enditem