Lobbying Basics. What is Lobbying? Actions taken to influence or persuade an elected official to take a particular action.

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Lobbying Basics

What is Lobbying? Actions taken to influence or persuade an elected official to take a particular action

How is it done? Money Campaign donations Fundraisers Special events

How is it done? Money Campaign donations Fundraisers Special events Information Meetings with MCs Literature Advertisements

Who does it? Lawyers, mainly, do the ACTUAL lobbying Top lobbying firms: Patton Boggs, Akin & Gump, Cassidy and Associates, etc

Who pays for the lobbying? MOST major corporations and interest groups in the US Companies that pay Patton Boggs:

Are they regulated? Yes Lobbying Disclosure Act (2008) Anyone wishing to engage in lobbying activity MUST register with the Federal Government Lobbying activity has a VERY broad definition including planning, strategizing, collecting money at the door of an event, etc Every three months ALL activity (mailings, financial, etc) MUST be disclosed to at least 3 different agencies Must list ALL clients and the amounts they spend Congressman prohibited from accepting gifts from registered lobbyists Does not apply to campaign funds

Is it bad? Has a negative public connotation

Is it bad? Has a negative connotation Allowed (encoruaged?) by the first amendment Right to “petition” the government As with any good vs. bad, it depends on the side you’re on Tobacco vs. Public Health Organizations Environment vs. Oil drillers Guns vs. Victims of Shootins Abortion vs. Pro-Choice Bottom line: Lobbyists CAN and DO provide much sought after information. Methodologies may be in question