August was once a quiet time in the political realm, thanks to the annual Congressional recess, but now activists use the time to push their agenda — and Washington message-makers cash in.

As Washington eyes deficit reduction, cherished tax breaks are in the crosshairs.

Education lobbyists make up the lion's share of groups pushing to avert the 'fiscal cliff.'

Lobbyists are working behind the scenes to make their mark at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, this week.