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Canceled meetings account for large part of association revenue losses.

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A report on the highest-paid staffers registered as federal lobbyists during the reporting period. The information comes from IRS Form 990 for fiscal years 2018 or 2019. Titles reflect current or highest non-CEO position the invidivual held as a lobbyist.

Of the 25 highest-paid CEOs tracked by CEO Update, 24 lead trade associations. And those trade group CEOs lead organizations that are remarkably similar.