In the period between 1998 and 2016, the _______________ lobbies spent the most on lobbying activities in the United States.

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According to the Center for Responsive Politics, from 1998 to 2016, the top three industries that spent the most on lobbying activities were health, business, and finance. The total spending by these three industries amounted to over $22 billion. The energy/natural resources industry is also a significant lobbying force, but ranks fourth in terms of total spending during this time period. The defense industry is further down the list, ranking eighth. Transportation is not among the top five industries in terms of lobbying spending.

In the Period Between 1998 and 2016, the _______________ Lobbies