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Lobbying Disclosure: Dun & Bradstreet Corporation

Original title: GOVERNMENTAL ADVOCATES INC. lobbying for DUN & BRADSTREET CORPORATION THE

June 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This document discloses that Dun & Bradstreet Corporation paid $77,781 to a firm to influence state-level financial policy and legislation between January and March 2000.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Dun & Bradstreet Corporation

The corporation incurred costs of $77,781 to engage professional lobbying services.

Governmental Advocates Inc.

The firm received payment for providing lobbying services to the client.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 20, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Governmental Advocates Inc. reported activities and payments on behalf of Dun & Bradstreet Corporation for the first quarter of 2000. The firm focused on specific legislation and state agency oversight.

Key Facts

  • Dun & Bradstreet Corporation paid $77,781 for lobbying services during the period of January 1, 2000, to March 31, 2000.
  • Governmental Advocates Inc. served as the lobbying firm for Dun & Bradstreet Corporation.
  • Lobbying activities were directed toward SB 129.
  • Lobbying activities involved the Board of Equalization.
  • Lobbying activities involved the Department of Financial Services.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did Dun & Bradstreet spend on lobbying in early 2000?
They paid $77,781 to Governmental Advocates Inc. for the period between January 1 and March 31, 2000.
What specific government entities were targeted by this lobbying?
The activity focused on the and the Department of Financial Services.

Why It Matters

This document discloses that Dun & Bradstreet Corporation paid $77,781 to a firm to influence state-level financial policy and legislation between January and March 2000.

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Lobbying Activity

GOVERNMENTAL ADVOCATES INC.

on behalf of DUN & BRADSTREET CORPORATION THE

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Discoveries

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financial connection100% confidence

Lobbying Expenditure

The document links a specific corporate entity to a significant lobbying expenditure targeting both legislative (SB 129) and regulatory (Board of Equalization) bodies.

Connected Entities

organizationDun & Bradstreet CorporationThe client paying for lobbying services.Map →
organizationBoard of EqualizationState agency identified as a focus of lobbying activity.Map →
organizationDepartment of Financial ServicesState agency identified as a focus of lobbying activity.Map →
organizationGovernmental Advocates Inc.The lobbying firm hired to represent the client.Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.sos.ca.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance40
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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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