Citations with the tag: LOBBYISTS
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- What's so bad about lobbyists, anyway?
Spulak, Thomas // Hill; 1/14/2009, Vol. 16 Issue 5, p17The article identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the lobbyists in the U.S. and their role in the establishment of laws and regulations for public welfare.
- Lobbying guidelines criticized.
Bogardus, Kevin // Hill; 4/15/2009, Vol. 16 Issue 42, p14The article focuses on the failure Office of Management and Budget (OMB), a guidance designed to clarify the conditions under which federal officials can meet with lobbyists, to appease critics of the policy in the U.S.
- Over coffee, on field trips, the industry's lobbyists woo the freshman class.
de Senerpont Domis, Olaf // American Banker; 2/8/95, Vol. 160 Issue 26, p3Reports on the efforts of finance industry lobbyists to meet and greet the newly elected members of the 104th Congress. American Bankers Association's breakfast for fledgling banking committee members; Visits to Visa USA's `Supercenter' by congressional staff members.
- How to demonize your opponent.
Scarry, Donald M. // Business News New Jersey; 09/29/97, Vol. 10 Issue 33, p10Defines a special interest as any group that is disliked, with reference to legislation. Definition of special interest by Dale Florio, one of many successful lobbyists in Trenton, New Jersey; Number of lobbyists registered in Trenton; What most lobbyists represent.
- When money talks.
Rust, Michael; Howd, Aimee; Hickey, Jennifer G. // Insight on the News; 07/27/98, Vol. 14 Issue 27, p8Focuses on lobbyists and how they are used in Washington D.C. How United States President Harry Truman viewed lobbyists; Amount of money charged by lobbying firms; Details on the hiring of lobbying groups by Boeing company in an effort to have China's most-favored-nation status renewed; Views...
- LIFE celebrates big `10.'
Garrido, Brian // Lesbian News; Oct96, Vol. 22 Issue 3, p20Focuses on the tenth anniversary award dinners of LIFE Lobby. Where the event was held; LIFE's advocation of gay and lesbian civil rights; Presentation of awards.
- Lobbying for next year.
Bogardus, Kevin // Hill; 7/2/2008, Vol. 15 Issue 77, p14The article reports on the preparations undertaken by lobbyists for the 2009 legislative calendar in the U.S.
- Lobbyists say new restriction likely to reduce registrations.
Bogardus, Kevin // Hill; 9/25/2009, Vol. 16 Issue 108, p11No abstract available.
- K St. revenues rebound while congressional activity grows.
Snyder, Jim; Bogardus, Kevin // Hill; 10/21/2009, Vol. 16 Issue 122, p16No abstract available.
- Ambitious agenda pushes K Street salaries skyward.
Brush, Silla // Hill; 2/23/2010, Vol. 17 Issue 17, p14The article reports on the decline in the number of registered lobbyists in the climate change, financial policies, and healthcare industries in the U.S. due to new restrictions in lobbying.
- BOTTOM LINE.
Brush, Silla // Hill; 9/21/2010, Vol. 17 Issue 101, p17No abstract available.
- In defense of lobbyists.
Cook, Bradford E. // New Hampshire Business Review; 5/26/95, Vol. 17 Issue 11, p27Defends lobbyists in the New Hampshire Legislature. Definition of lobbyists; Role of lobbyists; Regulation of lobbyists in the state; Stereotype of lobbyists.
- Hired guns.
Kenny, Jack // New Hampshire Business Review; 8/4/95, Vol. 17 Issue 16, p1Focuses on lobbyists in New Hampshire. Reputation; Popularity; Statistics; efforts to change laws; Clients; Competition; Comparison with civic activities.
- Where they are now: Ex-legislators who lobby.
Kenny, Jack // Crain's Detroit Business; 11/1/93, Vol. 9 Issue 44, p28Lists former legislators who became lobbyists. Affiliation with lobbying agencies; Gary Owen and Bobby Crim of Governmental Consultant Services Inc.; Dennis Cawthorne of Cawthorne McCollough & Cavanagh; Patrick Harrington of Muchmore Harrington Associates Inc.; More.
- Leading lobbying firms.
Carrig, David // Crain's Detroit Business; 11/1/93, Vol. 9 Issue 44, p29Presents the leading lobbying firms based on the number of business clients in Detroit, Michigan, as of October 1993. Number of registered lobbyist agents; Food and beverage purchases; Other lobbying expenditures; Representative clients.
- The persuasion industry.
Carrig, David // Canada & the World Backgrounder; Sep97, Vol. 63 Issue 1, p24Declares that lobbyists are serious professionals who now play an important role in the machinery of government. Lobbyists as well informed and influencial; Examples of how they function; The role of money in the lobbing process; The Lobbyists Registration Act of 1988 seen as too vague and...
- Sin tax backers get a home.
Bullard, Stan // Crain's Cleveland Business; 9/18/95, Vol. 16 Issue 38, p2Reports that the campaign committee for the promotion of the passage of the sin tax extension in Ohio has found a headquarters at the National City Building in Cleveland. Donation of the space by the Cleveland Real Estate Partners.
- The right connections.
Bahls, Jane Easter // Entrepreneur; Jan1995, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p64Focuses on the use of lobbyists by small business firms in the United States. Lobbyists' duties and responsibilities; Professionalism; Lobbyists' influence on government legislation; Evaluation of lobbyists.
- Lobbyists and legislative drafting.
Shearer, Kent // Enterprise/Salt Lake City; 7/24/95, Vol. 25 Issue 4, p15Focuses on the lobbyists in Salt Lake City, Utah. Allowing of business lobbyists to write deregulation legislation; Comments on the author regarding the book `Advise and Consent,' by Allen Drury.
- Leading lobbying firms.
Rundels, Jennifer // Crain's Detroit Business; 1997 Book of Lists, Vol. 12 Issue 53, p67Presents the leading lobbying firms in Detroit, Michigan, ranked by number of Detroit-area business clients. Number of Detroit-area clients as of October 1995 to 1996; Number of registered lobbyist agents for October 1996; Representative clients.
- The `designer lobbyists.'
Waldman, S. // Newsweek; 4/4/88, Vol. 111 Issue 14, p22Increasing numbers of clients are turning to `designer lobbyists' for their highly specialized expertise or to open a few key doors with their `access specialization.' One example is the Professional Lobbying and Consulting Center, a lobby co-op of 150 members. Lobbyists and client matching.
- From the K street corridor.
Barnes, James A.; Victor, Kirk; Kosterlitz, Julie // National Journal; 2/08/97, Vol. 29 Issue 6, p278Presents developments in the lobbying sector in Washington, D.C., United States as of February,1997. Formation of a strategic communications firm in Washington; Vacancy for the baseball owners' club lobbying post; Deferment of the `Common Cause Magazine' publication; Reaction to the...
- From the K street corridor.
Stone, Peter H. // National Journal; 10/11/97, Vol. 29 Issue 41, p2044No abstract available.
- LONG ISLAND LOBBYISTS REGISTERED WITH NEW YORK STATE.
Stone, Peter H. // Long Island Business News (7/1993 to 5/2009); 1/31/2003, Vol. 50 Issue 5, p32ANo abstract available.
- Some Nevada lobbyists are more powerful than lawmakers.
Myers, Dennis // Las Vegas Business Press; 01/27/97, Vol. 14 Issue 4, p13Focuses on the growing amount of power held by lobbyists from the business community in Nevada. Comment by State Archives administrator Guy Louis Rocha; Samples of the more powerful lobbyists in the state; Difference between the power held by lobbyists in the past; Common view by lobbyists...
- REGISTERED LOBBYISTS.
Myers, Dennis // New Hampshire Business Review; 7/16/2004, Vol. 26 Issue 15, p59Presents a directory for registered lobbyists in New Hampshire.
- BEST in the BUSINESS GRASSROOTS.
Myers, Dennis // Hill; 5/22/2009, Vol. 16 Issue 60, p16The article cites the people, who are regarded as the best lobbyists in the U.S., including Matt Bennett of Third Way, Ken Cook of Environmental Working Group and Chris Cox of the National Rifle Association.
- TOP LOBBYISTS.
Myers, Dennis // Hill; 5/15/2009, Vol. 16 Issue 56, p18The article offers information related to best company lobbyists in the U.S.
- Leading lobbying firms.
Myers, Dennis // Crain's Detroit Business; 11/13/95, Vol. 11 Issue 46, p21Presents a list of lobbying firms which have been hired and compensated for lobbying activities by Detroit-based businesses, associations, interest groups and municipalities. Includes Karoub Associates; Governmental Consultant Services Inc.; Public Affairs Associates INc.
- Top 10 Biggest Lobbyists.
Myers, Dennis // Human Events; 7/21/2008, Vol. 64 Issue 25, p18A list of the top 10 biggest lobbyists in the U.S. based on data compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics from 1998 to 2008 is presented, which include the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the American Medical Association and General Electric.
- The lobbyists.
McConnell, Bill // American Banker; 12/13/1995, Vol. 160 Issue 239, p4Reports that Annie Hall, Banc One lobbyist, arranged a meeting between her boss and House Speaker, Newt Gingrich. J. Denis O'Toole to succeed Kirk Henry when he retires; All banks must pay $2,000 fee for deposit insurance.
- BOTTOM LINE.
McConnell, Bill // Hill; 11/25/2008, Vol. 15 Issue 129, p11The article provides information on services offered by different lobbyists in the U.S.
- LOBBYING WORLD.
McConnell, Bill // Hill; 11/25/2008, Vol. 15 Issue 129, p12The article focuses on U.S. lobbyists' significant contributions in different fields of service.
- Snakes in the grass.
Bailey, Charles W. // Washington Monthly; Sep96, Vol. 28 Issue 9, p24Looks into the strategies of corporate political lobbyists in the United States. Changes in the definition of grass roots lobbying; Description of professional lobbyists' setup; Effectiveness of using prominent people in the district. INSET: `It's got to look real'..
- LOBBYING WORLD.
Bailey, Charles W. // Hill; 6/25/2008, Vol. 15 Issue 75, p16The article announces career developments of lobbyists in the U.S., including Rich Thomas, Craig Sharman, and Robert Gordon.
- Top corporate lobbyists in D.C.
Bailey, Charles W. // Hill; 4/25/2008, Vol. 15 Issue 47, p14The article lists the top corporate lobbyists in the U.S.
- Lobbyists triumph at polls.
Singleton, David // PRWeek (London); 5/14/2010, p7The article states that several lobbyists were elected in Great Britain including Aviva head of public affairs Tracey Crouch, ex-Hanover associate Penny Mordaunt and Finsbury group partner Robin Walker.
- LOBBYING WORLD.
Singleton, David // Hill; 11/18/2009, Vol. 16 Issue 137, p20The article offers lobbying-related news briefs in the U.S. which include Dolly A. Judge joining Hill & Knowlton, Matt Jacob joining the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, and Howard Gantman joining the Motion Picture Association of America.
- Know any good salesmen?
Singleton, David // National Journal; 7/12/97, Vol. 29 Issue 28, p1403Announces the need for a new lobbyist by the Bill Clinton Administration to fight for fast-track trade legislation. Prominent lobbyists being courted by the White House; Qualifications of a White House lobbyist.
- Young guns.
Jacobson, Louis // National Journal; 9/13/97, Vol. 29 Issue 37, p1772Focuses on the new generation of young lobbyists at work in Washington, D.C. Characterization of young lobbyists in K Street; Factors that have weakened the grip of older lobbyists; Decline of buddy-buddy exploits of lobbyists; Changes in lobbying techniques; Trends beneficial to the younger crowd.
- Will new lobbying rules hold back the sector?
Nezandonyi, Paul; Barr, Andy; Whitehouse, Chris // PRWeek (London); 4/2/2010, p14The article presents several public opinion concerning the impact of the new lobbying regulation in Great Britain on the public relations (PR) sector, including one from Paul Nezandonyi who claimed that restrictions on lobbying will not improve transparency, another from Andy Barr who said that...
- State lobbyists represent both health and tobacco interests.
Nezandonyi, Paul; Barr, Andy; Whitehouse, Chris // Total Health; Dec96, Vol. 18 Issue 6, p14Presents information about state-level lobbyists in the United States. Researchers' findings on tobacco lobbyists.
- Women's Electoral Lobby.
Nezandonyi, Paul; Barr, Andy; Whitehouse, Chris // Women's International Network News; Autumn93, Vol. 19 Issue 4, p48Focuses on Women's Electoral Lobby, a women's political lobby. Background history; Goals; Contact information.
- Women's Electoral Lobby Australia--WEL.
Nezandonyi, Paul; Barr, Andy; Whitehouse, Chris // Women's International Network News; Spring94, Vol. 20 Issue 2, p70Features the Women's Electoral Lobby Australia chapter (WEL-Australia) which is a feminist political organization formed in 1972 as a women's political lobby. Objectives and purposes; Policies and principles.
- Heavy lobbying.
Nezandonyi, Paul; Barr, Andy; Whitehouse, Chris // New Hampshire Business Review; 7/21/95, Vol. 17 Issue 15, p8Reports that New Hampshire-based lobbyists' workload for 1995 legislative sessions.
- Australia: Women's Electoral Lobby `Ink-Wel'-publication.
Nezandonyi, Paul; Barr, Andy; Whitehouse, Chris // Women's International Network News; Spring91, Vol. 17 Issue 2, p64Provides information on the Women's Electoral Lobby, a national organization in Australia. Objectives; Contents of a 1991 issue of the group's publication.
- Database.
Nezandonyi, Paul; Barr, Andy; Whitehouse, Chris // U.S. News & World Report; 5/25/92, Vol. 112 Issue 20, p15Presents statistics on the American League of Lobbyists. Number of registered lobbyists per United States senator; The state with the most lobbyists per state legislator; The percentage of Americans surveyed who say they are less likely to vote for a congressional candidate who accepts PAC...
- Whether a lobbyist should be a 'lobbyist'.
Mica, Daniel A. // Hill; 3/24/2010, Vol. 17 Issue 32, p16The article focuses on the author's view of the restrictions being implemented on lobbyists in the U.S.
- Mastering the subtle art of persuasion.
Jones, Joyce; Smith, Eric L. // Black Enterprise; Jun98, Vol. 28 Issue 11, p40Discusses issues to consider in hiring lobbyists in the United States. Usefulness of lobbyists to minority businesses; Tips on working with lobbyists from Reid and Priest partner William Kirk, Van Scoyoc Associates partner Anita Estell and Jericho Strategies president Cheryl Alethia Phelps.
- Albany insiders doing very well as lobbyists.
Jones, Joyce; Smith, Eric L. // Long Island Business News (7/1993 to 5/2009); 4/4/2003, Vol. 50 Issue 15, p12BFocuses on the financial performance of lobbying firms Powers, Crane & Co. and Patricia Lynch & Associates in New York. Background of Republican Chairman William Powers and Patricia Lynch, former adviser to state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver; Increase in revenue; Views of Rachel Leon,...
