As Shirin Akiner, an academic who specialises in Central Asia, observes: "In the past, prospective Tajik leaders lobbied Moscow for backing.
The pro-gun lobby, backed by tens of millions of dollars for political candidates, has virtually shut down meaningful discussion of firearms control.
By 'going political' , they can lobby for the implementation of theoretically justified, bioethical policies.
These firms might lobby, for example, for the creation of standards that create barriers to entry by potential competitors.
In just two years, Gatto has risen through the ranks to assume the powerful chairmanship of the Assembly Appropriations Committee largely by sticking with the party agenda on high-profile issues — despite what his constituents back home lobbied for, particularly in terms of redevelopment revenues.
Speaking of which, Detroit's Big Three have come back to Capitol Hill lately, lobbying for billions of dollars in handouts.
Back in 1993, when Mr Moore began his anti-smoking crusade, he did not lobby for regulation in Washington, nor even in Jackson, the capital of Mississippi.
The Australian government, international NGOs, and football player associations are among countless groups lobbying for the release of Al-Araibi back to Australia, particularly in light of Thailand's decision not to return 18-year-old Rahaf Al-Qunun back to Saudi Arabia last week.
Lobby for hand dryers instead of paper towels.
Dad shook his head back and forth, lobbying for the removal of the tube.
There is a 400-car garage for guests, back of the main lobby.
