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DEFENSE

​Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. hired 535 Group LLC to lobby on the annual defense spending package and other appropriations bills. Former Rep. Bud Cramer (D-Ala.) will work on the account.

TECHNOLOGY

​Google Client Services LLC hired Marshall & Popp LLC to lobby on issues related to the internet, technology and communications. Hazen Marshall, former policy director for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), will work on the account.

ENERGY

The National Association of Convenience Stores hired Maloney Government Relations LLC to lobby on issues related to electric vehicles and charging stations. Bob Maloney, former Democratic professional staffer for the House Appropriations Committee, will work on the account.

Clean Air Task Force Action hired Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP to lobby for the deployment of hydrogen transportation fuel. David Skillman, former deputy chief of staff to Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), will work on the account.

The American Chemistry Council hired Invariant LLC to educate policymakers on efforts to reduce waste. Amy ​Swonger, former assistant for legislative affairs for former President Trump, will work on the account.

TAXES

​Economic Security Project Action hired Federal Hall Policy Advisors LLC to push for making the child tax credit expansion permanent. Karolina Arias, former policy adviser to Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), will work on the account.

IMMIGRATION

The ​National Restaurant Association hired Capitol Legislative Strategies LLC to lobby for a temporary worker visa program for the restaurant and hospitality industry. Charles ​Mellody, former Democratic aide for the House Ways and Means Committee, will work on the account.