Manufacturer Alcoa Inc spent USD 470,000 in the Q3 to lobby Congress on issues ranging from the environment to defense appropriations.

According to disclosure reports the company filed with the House clerk's office, the total was 23% less than the USD 610,000 it spent a year earlier and 20% less than the USD 590,000 it spent in this year'ssQ2.

In July through September, the New York-based company lobbied on aspects of cap and trade regulations for emissions of pollutants including credit for early action and international trade implications.

Other topics the company reported discussing included authorization for naval and air programs, hydroelectric generating facilities, power availability from the Tennessee Valley Authority and power authority from the Bonneville Power Administration.

Alcoa sells products for aircraft, automobiles, oil drilling and other industries and operates around the world. About 50% of its sales are generated in the United States.

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