Economy, copyright focus for lobbyists

Published September 16, 2009

It seems the country's challenged economy draws as much notice from lobbyists as it does from everyone else. The economy, the deficit and trade were the issues most-often cited as the topics backroom dealers on the Hill will be discussing for the coming year—or at least as long as the session lasts.

Between a nascent comprehensive trade agreement with the European Union and the effects of the...