Fidelity spent $660,000 on lobbying in 6 months

Fidelity Investments spent $660,000 to lobby the federal government in the first half of 2007, according to a disclosure form.

The Boston mutual fund giant's parent company, privately held FMR Corp., lobbied Congress on issues related to data privacy, identity theft, mutual fund regulations, pension regulations, and tax legislation.

In addition, the company lobbied the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Treasury Department.

Lobbyists are required to disclose activities that could influence members of the executive and legislative branches. They must register with Congress within 45 days of being hired or engaging in lobbying.
(AP)