lobbying acts — Federal and state statutes governing conduct of lobbyists; e.g. Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act requires that lobbyists register with House and Senate and file quarterly reports of amount and source of payments received for lobbying activities … Black's law dictionary
lobbying — All attempts including personal solicitation to induce legislators to vote in a certain way or to introduce legislation. It includes scrutiny of all pending bills which affect one s interest or the interests of one s clients, with a view towards… … Black's law dictionary
lobbying — All attempts including personal solicitation to induce legislators to vote in a certain way or to introduce legislation. It includes scrutiny of all pending bills which affect one s interest or the interests of one s clients, with a view towards… … Black's law dictionary
Lobbying — includes all attempts to influence legislators and officials, whether by other legislators, constituents or organized groups. [ [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/lobbying Merriam Webster Dictionary.Com entry on lobbying] ]… … Wikipedia
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 — The Lobbying and Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1601) was legislation aimed at bringing a level of accountability to federal lobbying practices in the United States. The law was amended substantially by the Honest Leadership and Open Government … Wikipedia
Jack Abramoff Indian lobbying scandal — The Jack Abramoff Indian lobbying scandal is a United States political scandal relating to the work performed by political lobbyists Jack Abramoff, Ralph E. Reed, Jr., Grover Norquist and Michael Scanlon on Indian casino gambling interests for an … Wikipedia
lobbyist — One who makes it a business to procure the passage or defeat of bills pending before a legislative body. See also lobbying lobbying acts … Black's law dictionary
lobbyist — One who makes it a business to procure the passage or defeat of bills pending before a legislative body. See also lobbying lobbying acts … Black's law dictionary
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