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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. division of Netherlands' Royal Philips Electronics NV, the world's largest lighting maker, spent $272,568 lobbying the federal government in the first half of 2007, according to a recent disclosure form. The company, one of Europe's largest medical equipment and electronics manufacturers, lobbied on various pieces of legislation including those dealing with energy appropriations, digital television, patent reform, medical device user fees and other matters, according to the form posted online Aug. 13 by the Senate's public records office. Besides Congress, the company lobbied the departments of Commerce and Energy, the Federal Communications Commission, Federal Trade Commission, Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Trade Representative's office. Under a federal law enacted in 1995, lobbyists are required to disclose activities that could influence members of the executive and legislative branches. They must register with Congress within 45 days of being hired or engaging in lobbying. Philips Electronics North America Corp. is based in New York City.
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