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Honeywell spent nearly $1.1M on lobbying in 2Q



By AP
07 August 2008 @ 05:05 pm ET

WASHINGTON - Honeywell International Inc. spent nearly $1.1 million lobbying on aviation regulation, defense spending, energy efficiency tax credits and other issues, according to a recent disclosure form.

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The Morristown, N.J.-based company, which makes aerospace products among its lines of business, lobbied the Pentagon and Congress on defense spending issues, and NASA on the funding of space programs. It also dealt with the Federal Aviation Administration on subjects such as air traffic control management and runway safety, according to the form filed July 21 with the House clerk's office.

One of Honeywell's largest business units makes building control systems, and the company took a particular interest in legislation that had tax credits for energy efficiency. It lobbied Congress and the Treasury Department on legislation that dealt with energy tax credits, including some bills not directly related to energy, such as one recently passed that is meant to prevent housing foreclosures.

A large share of Honeywell's revenue come from abroad--about 25 percent come from Europe--and the company focused some of its lobbying on trade issues. That included a possible free trade agreement with Panama, import duties on raw materials, and trade relations with China. Honeywell has said its work related to the building boom in China has helped overcome the weak pace of U.S. construction.

Among those lobbying on Honeywell's behalf during the April-June period were: Sean O'Hollaren, a former deputy assistant to President Bush on legislative issues; Joseph Fengler, formerly a staffer for the House Armed Services Committee; and Fernando Gomez, a one-time aide to Rep. Solomon Ortiz, D-Tex. and former Rep. Martin Frost, also a Texas Democrat.

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