Mattel lobbies up after ‘Barbie’ box office boon

Barbie has a new team of powerful lobbyists. Mattel, the maker of Barbie dolls, Hot Wheels and other iconic toys, hired a new lobbying firm this week, marking its return to the Washington influence game for the first time in more than three years. The toy giant hired Mellman Consulting, led by Bruce Mellman, a […]