Boeing's Washington Influence Network Tested in 737 Max Crisis
- Annual lobbying spend ranges from $15 million to $21 million
- Contributions have slightly favored Republicans over Democrats
An employee stands next to a 737 Max 8 plane at the Boeing Co. manufacturing facility in Renton, Washington, on March 12, 2019.
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Boeing Co. has spent decades spreading big money around Washington. Now the aerospace giant will need to lean on its network of lawmakers and lobbyists as it grapples with one of the worst crises in its history.
The company has almost tripled its spending on U.S. politicians and political committees in the past decade. It’s also shelled out $15 million to $21 million annually in the same period on lobbying in Washington -- topping spending by rivals Lockheed Martin Corp., United Technologies Corp. and other corporate giants such as Amazon.com Inc. and Comcast Corp.