BANNOCKBURN, IL – The IPC spent $140,000 in lobbying expenses during the first six months of 2007, according to a disclosure form.
The expenses are slightly behind last year’s pace. In 2006, IPC spent $320,000 on activities relating to lobbying, and $380,000 in 2005, according to a mandatory filing.

The trade group has lowered its profile in Washington in recent years, having overhauled a member-run government relations committee. Its primary liaison to Washington, John Kania, left the association earlier this year.

The American Electronics Association spent $1 million during the first half. That's in line with the past two years, in which the AeA spent $2 million annually.

The Semiconductor Industry Association spent $380,000 in the first half.

The SMTA has never incurred lobbying expenses.

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