Restaurants, hotels and tourism businesses are getting socked. Now their Washington lobbyists are, too
their Washington lobbyists are, too.
The cuts have hit trade groups even as many of their lobbyists have been busier than ever, hustling to secure a piece of the trillions of dollars in coronavirus aid for their members. Doug Pinkham, president of the Public Affairs Council, said the pandemic had been “financially devastating” for many trade groups.Introducing POLITICO Dispatch:Fast. Short. Daily. We take you behind the headlines and help you understand the biggest stories driving politics and policy.
“Franchise businesses were among the first to close and will in many cases, because of government mandated reopening schedules, they will be among the last to reopen,” Robert Cresanti, the trade group's president and chief executive, said in a statement. “While the names on the front doors are well-known brands, these locally-owned small businesses often run on very tight margins and until customers can return, IFA’s revenues will likely see a similar decline.
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