Here's the list of top 10 biggest spenders on lobbying money in the first six months of 2008, according to filings with the secretary of state. (Read more about the total $143 million spent on lobbying here.)
1. California Hospital Association
$3.405 million
2. California Teachers Association
$2.699 million
3. Western State Petroleum Association
$2.644 million
4. California State Council of Service Employees (SEIU)
$2.555 million
5. Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
$2.113 million
6. Blue Cross of California
$2.044 million
7. California Chamber of Commerce
$1.467 million
8. Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
$1.426 million
9. Golden State Water Company
$1.189 million
10. AT&T
$1.168 million
Other interests in the $1 million spending club include the California Labor Federation ($1.16 million), the League of California Cities ($1.03 million) and the California Building Industry Association ($1.02 million).
Source: Filings with the California secretary of state
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