Number: RS20725 Title: Interest Groups and Lobbyists: Sources of Information Authors: Zina L. Watkins, Knowledge Services Group Abstract: This report is a guide for locating governmental sources that maintain files on lobby groups, their registrations, and finances. Also included in this report are nongovernmental sources that offer background information on the lobbyists and interest groups who focus on legislation in Washington. Many of the works listed are available to congressional staff in the Jefferson and La Follette Congressional Reading Rooms, CRS research centers, and to constituents in large public and research libraries. Pages: 6 Date: May 9, 2008