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S. Coast Highway plan to be displayed San Diego Union Tribune, United States - 6 hours ago Private consultants hired by the city have been studying the two-mile segment south of Seagaze Drive and have come up with a plan that involves mixed uses, ... OCEANSIDE: Consultant unveils plan for highway's future North County Times all 4 news articles

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FSA holds TCF seminars for compliance consultants FT Adviser, UK - 7 hours ago The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is to host a series of seminars for compliance consultants to provide them with greater practical understanding of ... FSA to hold TCF seminars for compliance consultants Money Marketing FSA hosts TCF seminars ifaonline.co.uk all 4 news articles

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NHS trusts 'wasting £50m on consultants' This is London, UK - 12 hours ago The scale of NHS cash which is being spent on expensive management consultants was revealed today. Campaigners claim that up to £50million a year is being ... Hospitals underspend by £155m as more operations are cancelled Birmingham Post Negligence claims drain £6m of health cash Warrington Guardian all 4 news articles

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City Foots Bill For Action Greensboro Report RhinoTimes.com Greensboro, NC - 7 hours ago Mitch Johnson said he came up with the idea and put together a group and hired the consultants. Evidently the city manager doesn't need the council's ... Movement Afoot To Finish The Moose RhinoTimes.com Greensboro all 2 news articles

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A special business breaks down barriers Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - 6 hours ago This enables both the consultants and those who hire them to exercise corporate social responsibility in the course of their normal business activities. ...

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- First of four-part series focusing on the U.S. political consulting business. Links to other articles in the series. Concludes with article on future of politics and the Internet.

Adler Public Affairs - - A Long Beach, California-based firm that specializes in providing political, public affairs and public relations counsel to individuals, organizations and government agencies.

Afton Associates, Inc. - - Political consulting for environmental affairs including meeting facilitation for local, state, and national government.

Akins Campaign Strategy - - Political consulting services to rural, local Republican organizations and candidates on strategy, fundraising, communications, and direct mail.

AKP&D Message and Media - - National firm specializes in every aspect of campaign message and strategy for Democratic candidates. Partners are Axelrod, Kupper, Plouffe and Del Cecato.

Alcalde and Fay - - A Washington-based consulting firm which provides government, legislative, and public affairs counsel and services ranging from representation to national media relations and grassroots campaigns.

Allan Hoffenblum & Associates - - A full-service political consulting firm specializing in the management of republican political campaigns.

The Allbaugh Company - - Specializes in assisting private sector companies with government and regulatory affairs, the federal procurement process and strategic business development.

American Association of Political Consultants - - A membership organization made up of political consultants, pollsters, public affairs officers, political staffers, and educators.

American Continental Group - - Washington, DC political consulting firm that provides government relations services for companies and organizations to assist with legislative or regulatory problems, marketing efforts, and sales strategy.

Antonella Silipigni - - General political consulting firm.

Apolitalking Political Consulting and Public Relations - - Specializing in grass roots organizing and campaign management techniques. Providing research links, media, campaign guides and promotional items.

Arno Political Consultants - - Full-service ballot qualification and grassroots company.

Baldwin Consulting LLC - - Provides strategic positioning, government relations/public advocacy, and strategic communications to clients in the private, non-profit and public sectors.

Barometrics Research - - Consulting venture that specializes in political applications of geographic information and spatial analytic methods to address questions concerning geostrategy and spatial resource allocation.

The Bay - Delivering with Devolution - - A public affairs company offering services in the areas of political consulting, public and private sector marketing, corporate communications and event management. Based in Cardiff, Wales.

Bell Pottinger Public Affairs - - A UK-based company specialising in political, government and public affairs consultancy services.

BKSH - - The government relations arm of the communications consultants, Burson-Marsteller. Headquartered for Europe in Brussels, BKSH has offices across the European Union and in Washington.

The Bovee Company - - A political fundraising and consulting firm, offering tools for candidates.

The Brylski Company - - Providing public relations consultation to political, governmental and non-profit clients in New Orleans and Louisiana.

Bustin & Company - - A Dallas Texas political consulting and public relations agency experienced in business intelligence, marketing, government affairs, crisis and issues management, investor relations, media relations, and creative services.

California Strategies - - A full-service public affairs consulting firm comprised of experienced individuals who share a common desire to elevate the state and to better the lives of Californians.

Camayd Group - - Planning and management consultants in strategy, policy, campaign management, and applied research.

The Campaign Company - - Croydon, London-based firm offering services in research and analysis, campaign promotion, and web activities to councils, parties, and other organizations and campaigns. Site describes methodology, accomplishments, and values.

Campaign Connections - - Governmental affairs, public relations, and campaign consulting.

Campaign Leadership Company, LLC - - Empowering conservative candidates and organizations to achieve purposes by training them to be effective communicators and principled leaders.

Campbell Strategies - - Provides strategic political counsel and communications advice to clients facing public policy or regulatory challenges.

Capital Hill Consulting - - Firm offering strategic information management and government relations consulting services in Australia.

Capitol Campaigns - - A full-service Northern California political consulting firm offering services to candidates and local ballot measures.

Casals & Associates, Inc. - - An international development and strategic communications firm offering solutions to social, institutional and political challenges.

Center Strategies - - GOP centrist political consulting shop specializing in strategy development, communications, media buys, direct mail, issues management, lobbying and events for candidates and advocacy organizations.

Century Strategies - - Atlanta and Washington D.C. firm providing strategic consulting and long-range planning and public affairs for numerous corporate clients as well as political campaign management.

Cerrell Associates - - A Los Angeles, California public affairs, public relations, political consulting, and government relations firm specializing in advocacy and election campaign management.

Charlotte Dobbs and Company - - Santa Monica, California based political fund raising firm.

Cherry Communications Company - - Provides voter contact services for Republican and conservative campaigns and organization.

Chilenski Strategy Group - - A St. Louis, Missouri based political consulting and opinion research firm serving the needs of candidates, school districts and governmental agencies.

Chinook Consulting - - A political consulting firm; offers fundraising and advertising for Democrats and Nonpartisan candidates.

Christina Shea Consulting - - Services include government relations, community relations, political consulting, business development, grant preparation,and IT services.

Communique - - Offer specialist advice for organisations needing effective public relations, political consultation and community liaison. Contact details.

Conquest Communications Group - - Political consulting and direct voter contact services for Republican candidates and Conservative causes.

Copper State Consulting Group - - Full-service public affairs firm based in Phoenix, Arizona specializing in government affairs, media relations, issue management and campaign strategy.

Creative Direct - - Republican direct mail and political consulting firm.

Crotty Consulting, Inc. - - California based political campaign, public affairs, government relations, and advertising fir.

Danchilla Strategies - - Canadian political research and strategic communications firm focusing on public opinion, government decision making, stakeholder support and media attention.

Dominion Strategies, LLC. - - Alexandria, Virginia full-service online political and public policy consulting firm.

Edington, Peel & Associates - - Government relations consulting firm which assists clients in the representation of their interests at all levels of government with special emphasis on the authorizing and appropriations processes of the United States Congress.

Electronicpolitics.com - - A political consulting firm that provides research and risk analysis on political and economic environments.

Elevare Communications, LLC - - Provides strategic planning, public opinion research, communications support and campaign consulting; organizes grassroots operations and media strategies.

Emmons & Company - - Kentucky political consultant, Dale Emmons offers insight and professional services.

EUK Consulting - - Offering advice and assistance on relations with parliament and government; lobbying and public affairs. Services cover London, Brussels and the European Union.

Exoro Group - - A full-service communications consulting and public relations firm with special emphasis on public agencies and public policy, managing political campaigns and producing media messages for political campaigns and public advocacy.

Fall Line Analytics - - A San Francisco Bay Area firm specializing in voter targeting, demographics, and statistics. Expertise in mapping, technical analyses, and campaign strategy.

FieldWorks - Political Consulting - - Political consulting firm specializing in grassroots organizing and field strategies.

First International Resources - - Political and corporate consulting, strategic and corporate communications, and crisis management solutions.

Florida Survey Research Center - - University offers survey research and analysis services for businesses, individuals, and government entities.

For The Record - - Provides fundraising, communications and photography for political candidates, associations, non-profit organizations, and corporations in the Washington, DC area.

Forest Consulting Services - - Republican consulting firm offering internet solutions, opposition research and campaign finance complianc.

Franzen & Company - - Political consultant and issue advocates for Democratic candidates, public interest groups and other clients since 1978.

George R. Steffes, Inc. - - Sacramento-based lobbying firm specializing in the California state government and agencies.

The Gilpin Group - - West Coast-based political and public affairs consultants specializing in strategy and media for both candidate and issue campaigns.

Gladius Communications LLC - - A St. Louis, Missouri based Political Consulting and Strategy Firm.

Goliath Slayers Communications - - Consulting and support services for the political candidate including campaign strategy and management, fulfilling local and state filing requirements, opposition research, volunteer training and voter targeting.

Government and Political Associates Consortium (GPAC LLC) - - Umbrella group whose members constitute a full service legislative lobbying, monitoring and public relations firm.

Governmental Advocates, Inc. - - California lobbying firm providing legislative advocacy and political consulting services to individual, corporate, association and public sector clients.

GPlus Europe - - London and Brussels consultants specializing in European Union political strategy, policy development and media and public relations.

The Graduate School of Political Management - - Washington, D.C.: professional school at The George Washington University for students who plan careers in political management, including governance, elections, lobbying and issues management.

Greenberg Quinlan Rosner - - Research and strategic consulting firm, working with corporations, issue groups, and political campaigns throughout the United States and around the world.

Greer, Margolis, Mitchell, Burns, and Associates - - Political consulting and advocacy advertising firm.

HDMK - - Provides consulting and management services for public policy campaigns. develops media strategies.

Heidepriem & Mager - - A Washington DC public policy consulting firm specializing in women's health, legislative strategies, federal and government affairs, Medicare and private sector insurance coverage, public and private sector partnerships.

Heynen Associates Diplomacy Advisory - - International political strategy and implementation: vision coaching, policy formation, diplomacy governance, and regime creation.

Hillwatch Web Advocacy Portal - - Canadian politics and public policy portal, with links to all major associations, NGO, and special interest groups; political quotes and analysis.

Hockaday Donatelli Campaign Solutions - - Consulting firm offers campaigns a single source for voter contact and communications needs including customized, integrated voter contact and communications programs in direct mail, telemarketing, and Internet services.

HP Political Consulting - - Assists in fund raising, issue advocacy, candidate and staff training, website development and online campaigning.

Impact Politics, LLC - - Campaign Marketing and Strategy for state, regional, and local politicians, initiatives, PACs, and 527s. Assistance with fundraising, messaging, media planning, broadcast and print advertising, direct mail, and internet activities.

Intergram Expedited Communications - - Direct mail production and e-messaging specialists. Company news, quotes, samples, and related links.

International Association of Political Consultants - - A worldwide association of professional senior political consultants and public affairs advisers.

J. Edward Salzer Consulting - - General Republican political consultant.

Jamestown Associates - - Full-service Republican political consulting firm specializing in direct mail, television and radio production, and general strategic consulting.

John McLaughlin & Associates - - A national survey research and strategic services company specializing in public opinion polls, market research, media buying, and strategic consulting services.

Kimberly Adams - Political Consultant - - Provides political advice to candidates. Specializes in opposition and issues research, message development, candidate enhancement strategies and focus group facilitation.

Kush and Associates - - Political consulting to local Republican candidates and campaigns.

LCB - Political Consulting - - International firm, specializing in election campaign management.

Ledge Counsel, Inc - - Private political consulting firm located in Washington D.C. Provides lobbying, legislative drafting, public relations services, training, and consulting for associations and organizations.

Legislative Solutions - - Tracks legislative developments in congress and the states and provides representation as well as legislative and regulatory alerts and political assessments.

Lilyengren Consulting, LLC - - Offers direct mail, earned media, print media, television and radio, grassroots mobilization using the demographic targeting and field database development/management.

Littlefield and Associates Consulting - - A full service political communications firm located in Alexandria, Virginia.

LSG Strategies - - Combines GOTV and campaign management services, phone communications and Web technologies to electoral campaigns.

LUC Media, Inc. - - Independent political media buying firm with particular attention to the placement, pricing and running of their clients spots.

Marsh Copsey & Scott - - Republican political consultants providing a range of political advertising and general consulting services.

Mckitrick Election Services - - Offering services to groups that either run, oversee, or consult on election services or performance.

McNally Temple Associates, Inc. - - Political consulting agency representing multinational corporations, trade associations, labor unions, and Republican candidates.

Morgan Allen Moore - Public Affairs Consultancy - - Public Affairs Company specialising in all areas of campaigning, lobbying, media relations, grass roots campaigning both at Westminster and the National Assembly for Wales.

Moxie Media - - Northwest political consulting and public affairs firm specializing in electoral campaigns and direct mail, government relations, and media relations.

Multi Media Services - - Provides state-of-the-art media buying and media planning services for our clients. Specializes in media consulting and advertising for political and corporate campaigns throughout the United States.

National Political Services, Inc. - - A full service media agency specializing in time and space buying for political campaigns, public referenda and issue advertising programs.

Neil Tester - - A London based consultant who provides strategic advice and tactical support that integrates public affairs and media relations with wider organisational communications objectives.

Newgrange Counsulting Group - - A multi-disciplined consulting and communications firm providing strategic planning, crisis management, media relations and communications, public advocacy, campaigning and grassroots organizing services.

Nolan Group - - Political communications consulting firm which focuses on referendums and ballot initiatives, printed and electronic media, political campaigns, I.D. and advocacy telephoning, database management and GIS mapping.

Northwest Issue Management - - Full-service public communications company providing political, corporate, and non-profit clients with effective strategy, targeted communications, government relations, and crisis management.

P.B. Abramson & Co. - Political Strategies for a New Generation - - firm specializing in campaign strategies for reaching the youth and urban markets.

Phil Noble & Associates - - A political and public affairs consulting firm.

Picture Perfect Campaigns - - Political Direct Mail Specialists. 2 and 4 Color Printing. Laser Personalization. Mailhouse services. Nationwide service.

Policy Concepts - - Toronto based government relations and communications firm for all levels of government in Canada.

Political Solutions - - Republican campaign consultants based in Washington DC who provide fund raising, voter contact mail, phone advocacy, polling and media for candidates, associations and lobbying groups.

Politicom Creative Communication Services - - Consulting firm offers campaigns a single source for voter contact and communications needs including customized, integrated voter contact and communications programs in direct mail, telemarketing, and Internet services.

Politics International - - Westminster-based public affairs company providing political and strategic communications advice, offers guidance on functioning of Parliament.

Principle Strategy, Inc. - - Provides tactical planning and consulting for electoral campaigns, including communications, field, fund raising, Internet, digital and media programs.

Public Affairs Association of Canada - - Professional association offering professional development programs and networking opportunities to government officials and their contractoring political consultants.

Pyramid Communications - - A full-service public affairs firm based in Seattle specializing in media relations, special event planning, government affairs and public opinion research.

Quest Group Communications Specialists - - Canadian team of communication specialists that designs and implements political awareness campaigns.

Raynard Jackson - - Washington, DC Republican political consultant specializing in outreach programs to the African-American community.

Rhetoric Political Planning Advisors - - Offers political advice to business especially regarding planning applications.

Ridder/Braden, Inc. - - Full-service political consultancy serving clients worldwide. Services include management consulting, polling, focus groups, research, strategy, fundraising.

RMLC - Robertson Mailing List Company - - A mailing list marketing firm located in Reston Town Center in Reston, Virginia specializes in conservative and Republican political donor lists.

The Roger Lee Group, LLC - - A democratic political and direct mail consulting firm based in Washington DC and California. The firm has experience at all political levels from presidential to statewide to congressional as well as state legislative, local campaigns and ballot measures.

S Wilson Associates - Public Relations and Public Affairs - - Public affairs and public relations consultants to businesses. Over 15 years experience.

Sandler-Innocenzi - Political Consultants - - Professional Political Consulting Fir.

Savi Political Consulting - - Campaign strategy, media, political direct mail and polling consulting firm. working with candidates, campaigns, and political parties around the world.

Scott-Howell - - Republican media fir.

Shubert Botein Policy Associates - - Supports development and implementation of public policies and programs that impact low income people and communities.

SKAmedia LLC - - Provides a full range of public affairs and public relations services, including media relations, advertising, government relations, grassroots outreach, and marketing.

Smith and Harroff, Inc. - - Public affairs, public relations, and political campaign agency serving associations, corporations, and Republican candidates. Based in Alexandria, Virginia.

Square One Strategies - - Provides campaign planning, strategy, general consulting, and political copy writing services for Democratic candidates and progressive organizations.

Stanford Research - - Provides opposition research and earned media communications services for Democratic, labor and independent expenditure campaigns.

Stateside Associates - - Arlington, VA firm provides state and local government affairs services to corporate, association and coalition clients. Services include issue management; legislative monitoring; online advocacy; and regulatory monitoring.

Staton Hughes - - San Francisco-based consulting firm providing political strategy and communications for Democratic campaigns, corporations, and non-profit groups.

Stem and Associates - - A full service lobbying firm dedicated to give you a face at the Oklahoma capitol. Site provides bios of Bobby Stern and staff, client list, and Oklahoma links.

Stephen Abbott Communications - - Providing low-cost campaign consulting and image maintenance services for candidates and elected officials in New Hampshire.

Strategic Vision, LLC - - Provides political consulting to Republican candidates nationwide.

The Strategy Group - - Political consultants specializing in campaign management and direct mail programs for Democratic candidates at all political levels. Partners: Giangreco, Grisolano, Herman, Stenberg, Walsh.

Strother Duffy Strother - - A Democratic political consulting firm located in Washington, D.C.

Struble Eichenbaum Communications - - Team of Democratic political professionals providing media services such as message development, press relations, speech writing, graphic design, debate prep, and the highest quality advertising.

Sussex Strategy Group - - Canadian public affairs and strategic communications firm serving a wide array of citizen's and industry groups.

T. Nicholas & Co., L.L.C. - - Public relations firm based in South Bend, Indiana, that represents political campaigns. Clients include candidates running for the U.S. House, U.S. Senate, and Governor.

Target Marketing USA - - Database Marketing and Voicemail Broadcasting for Political Candidates and Campaign.

TDH Strategies - - A political communications web site that offers daily commentaries focusing on Canadian politics and current events.

Townsend Raimundo Besler & Usher - - A Northern California political consulting firm -- a partners only agency of veteran public policy consultants, media relations and marketing professionals, crisis communications experts, researchers and political consultants.

TPPR - - media relations and political analysis with special emphasis on litigation support in the UK and on international terrorism and trade issues.

The Trammell Group - - A national consulting firm providing public and government affairs assistance to private and public organizations of varying sizes and needs.

The Tyson Organization - - A grassroots strategies political consulting firm specializing in voter contact and voter turnout programs.

University of Florida Graduate Program in Political Campaigning - - Certificate with MA program designed to provide individuals with training in campaign consulting. News, faculty and alumni profiles, and political links.

Van Meter, Ashbrook & Associates, Inc. - - Van Meter, Ashbrook and Associates is a public affairs consulting firm providing clients with a full range of services, including Legislative Lobbying, Grassroots Management, Issue Advocacy, and Media and Public Affairs Communications.

v-Fluence Interactive Public Relations - - Non traditional firm combining new technology with traditional public affairs and public relations to strategically manage client's message and reputation in the real and virtual worlds.

Whitestar Communications, A Strategic Communications Company - - Management of political and judicial campaigns offering a range of products and services to clients across the country from management and consulting to direct mail and campaign signs.

William Berry Campaigns - - Consulting firm specializing in direct mail and strategy for Democratic candidates as well as for local and statewide measures and propositions.

Wilson Research Strategies - - Opinion research firm serving Republican candidates, conservative organizations, public affairs campaigns, and major corporations. Services, philosophy, personnel, and partial client list.

Winner and Mandabach Campaigns - - National political consulting firm specializing in ballot measure including referenda, initiatives, and bond measures.

Winner's Circle Political Consulting, LLC - - Kentucky based full-service company focused on providing professional organization to local campaigns. Packages materials to provide clients with campaign materials at low cost.

Winning Directions - Political Campaign Services - - Provider of creative campaign strategies, products, and services.