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Ex-chief of staff kicks off lobbying business

Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Dec. 14, 2017

A consulting firm founded by Rep. John Katko's (R-N.Y.) ex-chief of staff has officially kicked off its lobbying practice.

HillEast Group signed the U.S. Travel Association this fall to lobby on "issues related to encouraging safe travel to and within the United States for both business and tourists," according to a recent disclosure. Brad Gentile, the only lobbyist listed on the filing, founded the group after leaving Katko's office in May.

Politico reported in October that New York state Sen. John DeFrancisco had hired the firm for campaign consulting work for his potential bid for N.Y. governor.