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Since the first lobbyists staked out politicians…
in a Washington hotel lobby, the lobbying industry has been portrayed (fairly) as existing only for the elite. Large corporations and their high priced representation have a stranglehold on the Capitol. The voices of most Americans are drowned out in a sea of money. The Founders never intended the government to work like this. Our elected representatives were intended to be available “for the redress of grievances by all Americans.”
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Lobbying consists of promoting, opposing, or attempting to influence the introduction, defeat, or enactment of legislation before a legislative body. It can also include influencing or opposing executive approval, amendment, or veto of legislation.
An advocate hired to work on behalf of individuals and organizations in order to influence political decisions in their favor is considered a professional lobbyist. Who is a lobbyist? He or she must understand how the federal government works and how decisions are made, and be adept at cultivating relationships within government. Often, lobbyists are past government officials, policy experts, and attorneys.
Lobbyists are professionals with deep knowledge of the way the federal government works. Any individual or organization can petition government, but organizations and businesses typically hire lobbyists to represent their concerns. The most active industries hiring lobbyists include health, insurance, oil and gas, technology, and electricity.
Through the use of a lobbyist, companies both large and small can help make their opinions known to the people who vote to pass different laws and policies. Business owners can choose to hire a lobbying firm in Washington, D.C to help promote their cause in Washington, D.C., sometimes being charged as much as $50,000 per month.
Most Americans learn about the process by which our country passes laws in middle school when we study the Constitution. The separation of powers is clearly outlined; any bill must be voted upon by both chambers of the legislative branch and signed by the executive before it becomes the law of the land and is enforced by the judiciary.
Most Americans learn about the process by which our country passes laws in middle school when we study the Constitution. The separation of powers is clearly outlined; any bill must be voted upon by both chambers of the legislative branch and signed by the executive before it becomes the law of the land and is enforced by the judiciary.
Each of the 50 states regulates lobbying, with its own set of definitions and laws. The federal government has also imposed some regulations on lobbying, most recently through the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007.