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Lobbyists -- Problem or Solution?
Why don't our leaders solve the problems facing America? Everyone admits there are tremendous problems with our health care, environment, taxes, fuel, education, and economy. For example, our dependence on foreign oil has been a major campaign issue for both political parties over the past four decades, so why hasn't it been addressed? One simple answer -- lobbyists and the special interest groups that finance them.
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What is a lobbyist?
Lobbying is the practice of influencing decisions made by government. It includes all attempts to influence legislators and officials, whether by other legislators, constituents or organized groups.Merriam-Webster Dictionary.Com entry on lobbyingBBC Definition of Lobbying. Governments often define and regulate organized group lobbying.Non-Profit Action description of "Lobbying Versus Advocacy: Legal Definitions".U.S. Senate definition of Lobbying.Andrew Bounds and Marine Formentinie in Brussels, EU Lobbyists Face Tougher Regulation, Financial Times, August 16, 2007.
Special Interest Group
An interest group (also advocacy group, lobby group, pressure group or special interest group) is an organized collection of people who seek to influence political decisions.
What should we do about lobbyists and special interest groups?
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