Breaking: Draining the swamp? Not quite. During Trump's administration, lobbying has surged to highest level in 7 years

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   Lobbying activity in Washington surged to $3.34 billion - its highest level since 2010 - during President Trump's first year in office, new figures show. The new tally from the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics shows powerful and long-standing trade groups, such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Realtors, spending the most money to shape policy in 2017. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108