The Washington Inquisitor
Former Members of Congress
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The busiest lobbyists in Washington: who is listed on the most clients at 19 top firms in 2026
An Inquisitor review of more than 13,000 2026 lobbying filings finds Brian Ballard listed for 367 clients and Jeff Miller for 197, with tables on firm revenue, the most widely listed lobbyists,…
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Akin Gump’s lobbying revenue rises 11% as Nippon Steel fees shrink after the U.S. Steel deal
Akin Gump reported $54.7 million in lobbying revenue through September, up about 11% from a year earlier, while Nippon Steel, its top client of 2025 at $3.42 million, has paid $360,000 this…
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Former Rep. Jeff Miller is listed for 45 lobbying clients, the most of any ex-lawmaker at top firms
Nineteen former members of Congress appear on 2025 and 2026 lobbying reports from 19 of Washington’s largest firms. Ballard’s Jeff Miller leads with 45 clients, followed by Mercury’s Cheri Bustos and David…