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Lobbying Basics

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

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Lobbying Basics

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  1. Lobbying Basics

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

  3. How is it done? • Money • Campaign donations • Fundraisers • Special events

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

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

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

  7. 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

  8. Is it bad? • Has a negative public connotation

  9. 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

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