IGR Group / International Government Relations http://www.igr-group.com is a well regarded and substantive bipartisan U.S. government relations and public affairs firm based in Washington, DC. The firm is the government relations arm of New York City-based Mercury Public Affairs http://www.mercurypublicaffairs.com which specializes in high-value public affairs at the intersection of business, government, politics, and media. Mercury also owns Crosslink Strategy Group http://www.crosslinkstrategy.com a leading national grassroots consultancy. Mercury Public Affairs is a part of Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) www.omnicomgroup.com, a leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company.IGR's political experts, policy specialists, and skilled professionals have served as strategists, appointed officials, and elected leaders at all levels of government, giving them a unique insight into how leaders think and make critical decisions. Our team represents the best national, bipartisan collection of experience, expertise and leadership ever organized under one roof in the government relations and public affairs arena.Capabilities (Mercury/IGR/Crosslink)• U.S. Government Relations, Lobbying and Regulatory Affairs• Industry and Association Relations• Public Affairs, Crisis Communications and Management• Lobbying and Grassroots in All 50 States• Media, Issue, and Advocacy Advertising• Polling, Public Opinion Survey Research, Political ConsultingOfficesWashington, DCNew York City, NYAlbany, NYAustin, TXSacramento, CALos Angeles, CASt. Louis, MOMinneapolis, MN