Sentence examples for are lobbied from inspiring English sources

He says he has some sympathy for politicians who are lobbied.

But the extent to which politicians are lobbied should be open and transparent so the public understands the process.

Prior to the meeting, the politicians are lobbied heavily by the fishing industry which wants to catch lots of fish, and argues that there are plenty to catch.

Councillors are lobbied, petitions are signed, letters are written to the local press and protesters fill the public benches at council meetings.

The promoters here are lobbied up, with groups advancing sometimes competing arguments for more liberal bingo rules, for allowing slot machines to operate at existing racetracks and on Indian reservations, and for full-blown destination-resort casinos.

"I think it's a disgrace you people are lobbied so heavily by a highly organized minority and you are making a decision that the rest of us clearly don't want.

Banks are lobbying against them.

Both are lobbying to overturn the law.

The Clintons are lobbying the superdelegates furiously.

Powerful religious groups are lobbying against it.

So the airlines are lobbying hard.