The Chronicle: 10/22/2004: Lesser-Known Public Colleges Increase Federal Lobbying

The Chronicle: 10/22/2004: Lesser-Known Public Colleges Increase Federal Lobbying: "Lesser-Known Public Colleges Increase Federal Lobbying
Stepped-up efforts reap big rewards; a relatively small investment brings in $3-million in earmarks
By KELLY FIELD
Washington
In a wood-paneled room in the back of La Colline, a French restaurant two blocks from the Capitol, a group of 30 Michigan lobbyists and businesspeople have gathered to hear Rep. Sander M. Levin give his outlook for the waning Congressional session. When breakfast is served, the Michigan Democrat approaches the podium and removes his sports coat, declaring: 'I don't feel like a guest here. I've known some of you for a long time.'"