If they're not the ones communicating right now, it's not covered. They need to be the one communicating. If someone else communicates on their behalf, they're not the ones communicating.
Commissioner of Lobbying, Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying
If they're not the ones communicating right now, it's not covered. They need to be the one communicating. If someone else communicates on their behalf, they're not the ones communicating.
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