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Harvard's Lobbying Soars to $270,000 Amid Political Pressures

8/7/2025

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Harvard University ramped up its lobbying efforts, shelling out $270,000 from April to June—the highest in a single quarter. With total expenses surpassing $500,000 for 2024, the institution is navigating political challenges, including an 8% tax on endowment income, while advocating for immigration policies and federal research funding amid heightened scrutiny.

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Harvard University ramped up its lobbying efforts, shelling out $270,000 from April to June—the highest in a single quarter. With total expenses surpassing $500,000 for 2024, the institution is navigating political challenges, including an 8% tax on endowment income, while advocating for immigration policies and federal research funding amid heightened scrutiny.