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LobbyingLobbying is the practice of influencing government decisions. Persons, organizations, corporations, and special interest groups regularly lobby for governmental decision making or action in their favor or for protection of their interests. Those who lobby for a living are called lobbyists. Lobbying is a common practice dating back to the 1800's, when special interest leaders would gather in the lobbies of state legislature and Congress to petition for their interests. Legislators regularly work with lobbyists, and lobbyists contend with decision making legislators, insomuch that lobbyist-written legislation is occasionally approved. Many large and well-known special interest groups, organizations, and professional lobbyists maintain a constant presence in Washington and in state capitals to sustain the protection and favor of their interests. Large corporations will often employ lobbyists to represent their interests in legislature.
Lobbying is infamously associated with the potential for corruption. Bribery of decision making officials in particular has been unfavorably associated with lobbying. Federal law has been passed in an effort to regulate lobbying and prevent any type of bribery or other illegal action. Lobbying Methods Inside Lobbying - Meeting with lawmakers and legislative staff; The majority of inside lobbying is carried out by or in conjunction with advocates or lobbyists with a regular presence at the Capitol.
In order for groups and persons to logically and strategically interconnect, outside lobbying techniques must be coordinated with inside lobbying techniques.
1. Being informed. 2. Establishing the issue and goals. 3. Building relationships with a constructive lobby. 4.Following up.
1. Letters. Personal letters written to public government officials play an important communicative role and reflect better than form or petition letters. Government officials understand that letters written represent a larger number of persons with the same special interests who did not choose to write a letter. 2. Meetings or Visits. Visits with legislators, council members, and/or elected officials may be arranged and help to communicate issues. Small, diverse groups who have previously determined meeting direction should know all facts pertaining to their issue. Visits or meetings on group grounds such as facilities or clinics help convey and humanize the issue.
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