Lobbying Techniques
Interest group activities are an important part of the American political process. What are the various ways in which interest groups seek to affect government policies? How effective are they? What are some specific examples?
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Laura W. Murphy: the ACLU's 'Washington watchdog'. (American Civil Liberties Union)(Biography) Kevin Chappell. Ebony Sept 2003 v58 i11 p148(3) (1464 words)
A RAISE FOR REYES AFTER BIG VICTORY; Spike in lobbying pay puts premium on clout. (News)(new $60,000 lobbying deal) Crain's Chicago Business August 4, 2003 v26 i31 p1 (1012 words)
Taking TIKKUN idealism to Washington, D.C. . ('teach-in' for peace and social change planned for June 2003)(Editorial) Tikkun May-June 2003 v18 i3 p10(6) (4899 words)
Special ed groups plan to barrage house with calls. (advocacy groups are mobilizing for a 'call-in' day to oppose an Individuals with Disabilities Education Act reauthorization bill)(Brief Article) Travis Hicks. Education Daily April 25, 2003 v36 i80 p4(1)
To cap or not to cap; Medical community lobbies for limits on noneconomic damages. (The Week in Healthcare) Modern Healthcare March 24, 2003 v33 i12 p10
State association PACs build advocacy on state, local levels. (political action committees) Stefanie Reeves. A S H A Leader March 18, 2003 v8 i5 p10(2)
Grassroots Lobbying trends and techniques: consultant Q&A. (Strategy & Tactics Grassroots Lobbying). (Panel Discussion) Mary Clare Jalonick. Campaigns & Elections Feb 2003 v24 i2 p45(5)
Retailers Hire Big Guns in Washington. (lobbying ) Joanna Ramey. WWD Dec 26, 2002 p25
Queen of the Hill: in the city of lawmakers, saving the planet takes patience, persistence, and a passion for politics. (Fieldwork). (Brief Article) Elliott Negin. OnEarth Spring 2003 v25 i1 p46(1)
Industry Lobbying Removes Parts Of National Cybersecurity Plan; White House changes its mind on several security ideas after lobbying by industry groups. D. Ian Hopper, Ted Bridis, Associated Press Writers. InformationWeek Sept 17, 2002 pNA
Trends in grassroots lobbying consultant Q&A. (Cover Story)(Panel Discussion) Campaigns & Elections Feb 1999 v20 i1 p22(4)
The Influence Merchants. (1998 Fortune Power 25 survey ) Fortune Dec 7, 1998 p134(1)
Singing the K Street Blues. (Industry Trend or Event) AARON PRESSMAN. The Industry Standard May 28, 2001 v4 i21 p40
Association involvement across the policy process: the American Association of Museums and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Lisa M. Sharamitaro. Journal of Arts Management, Law and Society Summer 2001 v31 i2 p123(14)
Credit unions vs. banks. (credit unions launch grassroots campaign to lobby for legislation in Congress) Buddy Gill. Campaigns & Elections July 1998 v19 n7 p38(4)
His biggest takeover: how Murdoch bought Washington. (Rupert Murdoch's lobbying)(The National Entertainment State)(Cover Story)(Industry Overview) Ken Silverstein. The Nation June 8, 1998 v266 n21 p18(7) Mag.Coll.: 94G0131.
CASSIDY KEEPS ITS CROWN. SHAWN ZELLER. National Journal April 22, 2000 v32 i17 p1288
Tobacco Institute lobbying at the state and local levels of government in the 1990s. C.P. Morley, K.M. Cummings, A. Hyland, G.A. Giovino, J.K. Horan. Tobacco Control March 2002 v11 i1 pi102(8)
Capitol flight: Facing budget cuts, companies reconsider the value of Washington lobbying offices. (View from the Hill). (Brief Article) Shawn Zeller. Chief Executive (U.S.) Feb 2002 p7(2) Bus.Coll.: 138V1565.
MONSANTO PLAYS DIRTY - AGAIN. (Lobbying scientists re. biotech foods)(Brief Article) The Ecologist Nov 2000 v30 i8 p11
States lobby Congress for federal funds: with so much money at stake, states have offices in the nation's capitol to make sure they get a fair share when Congress sets spending priorities. (intergovernmental affairs). (Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included) Kathleen Murphy. State Government News April 2002 v45 i4 p31(1)
How to fight for funds. (Basic For Beginners). (management and lobbying techniques)(Brief Article) NEA Today Jan 2002 v20 i4 p13(1) Mag.Coll.: 110G2360.
Seven Tips for Effecting Legislative Change : Getting involved in state and local politics is another way you can care for your patients and community. Roger A. Hofford. Family Practice Management April 2001 v8 i4 p35
THE OLD COLLEGE TRY. W. JOHN MOORE. National Journal May 22, 1999 v31 i21 p1412
20,000 e-mails in two weeks: the NEA example. (Grassroots Lobbying and the Internet Explosion: New Opportunities for Issue Campaigning)(National Education Association)(Cover Story) Roger Alan Stone. Campaigns & Elections Feb 1999 v20 i1 p32(2)
Grassroots advocacy: applying lessons from the campaign battlefield. Buddy Gill. Campaigns & Elections Feb 1999 v20 i1 p54(2)
Dr. Smith goes to Washington: 10 tips for effective lobbying. Jonathan Lindgren. American Family Physician July 1997 v56 n1 p291(2)
Grassroots lobbying: new standards. Neal Cohen. Campaigns & Elections July 1997 v18 n6 p51(1)
A new influence in Washington: Knowledge. (corporate lobbying techniques) David A. Andelman. Management Review Feb 1997 v86 n2 p45(3) Bus.Coll.: 99S1197.
Interest groups in the rule-making process: who participates? Whose voices get heard? Marissa Martino Golden. Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory April 1998 v8 n2 p245(26)
Resources and strategies of interest groups and industry representatives involved in federal forest policy. Brent S. Steel, John C. Pierce, Nicholas P. Lovrich. The Social Science Journal Oct 1996 v33 n4 p401(19) |
