These funds helped to pay for 25 lobbyists at seven different lobbying firms. He also maintained relationships with politicians, businessmen, attorneys, accountants, and lobbyists who fronted for him. Comcast employs multiple former U.S. Congressmen as lobbyists. Georgetown is home to many politicians and lobbyists. Colyer also signed bipartisan legislation expanding rules for lobbyists. These are commonly analyzed by legislative bodies and lobbyists. This is largely because health care lobbyists oppose such research. She barred all state agencies from hiring former lobbyists. It has no paid employees, but consists of a board of experienced lobbyists and activists. Zinke met with lobbyists and business executives on a number of occasions. Halliburton engages 3rd party political lobbyists in jurisdictions where it holds interests. He supports limiting campaign donations and disclosure of amounts coming from lobbyists. A general trend is that the number of lobbyists representing foreign companies is rising. He used to be one of Washington's most powerful lobbyists and fundraisers. By 1990, it was one of the leading lobbyists for American companies and foreign organizations.