Columbia Books Publishes Resources for Flack Trackers

Columbia Books publishes the best easily available information regarding lawyers, PR operatives, lobbyists and industry trade associations. Its directories are detailed, accurate and annually updated. We especially recommend the four directories described and priced below. If you can't afford to purchase each year's directory, ask your local library to stock them, especially Washington Representatives. For more information call Columbia Books at (202) 898-0662, or visit their website at <http://www.d-net.com/Columbia>.

• Washington Representatives: Who Does What for Whom in the Nation's Capital. Includes more than 15,500 lobbyists, governmental affairs representatives, and special interest advocates in the nation's capital, and the causes and clients they represen, along with contact information, foreign agent registration numbers, and federal lobbyist indicators. Listings are organized by client and by representative, as well as indexed by subject and foreign interest. Available each spring: $85.
• National Directory of Corporate Public Affairs. Tracks the public/government affairs programs of some 2,000 major U.S. corporations and lists the 15,000 people who run them. Includes corporate foundations, federal and state lobbyists, contract lobbyists, and PACs. Available early each year: $85.
• National Trade and Professional Associations of the United States. Lists 7,500 industry trade associations and trade unions. Contact information, convention schedules, membership/staff size, and background information. Available early each year: $85.
• State and Regional Associations of the United States. Similar to the above national directory, but state-based. Available early each year: $65.