Sentence examples for lobbying interest from inspiring English sources

An assistant Senate majority leader lobbying interest groups to switch sides may seem backward, but it reflects a Washington reality in which lobbyists, not politicians, frequently wield the real power.

The Illinois chapter of Stand for Children raised more money than any other major lobbying interest in the capital last fall.

The difference shows that lawmakers see public antagonism to credit card companies as running deep enough to offset even such a powerful lobbying interest.

Yet we are hardly represented by the business lobbying interests in Washington.

"I was happy to do so since my relationship involves no non-exec [functions], remuneration or benefits or lobbying interests".

Since Trump was elected, his hotel has been patronized by other groups with lobbying interests in Washington: foreign embassies, industry associations, religious groups.

Whatever upstart sensibility the Tea Party claims to represent, in office Scott has served the same constituencies and lobbying interests that directed his predecessors.

But these are not reasons to gut the law, which is intended to inform the public about who's giving to traditional lobbying associations as well as any group with lobbying interests in Albany.

Beyond the science — which, as the cellphone example shows, can be hard enough — cancer-control agencies need to bolster political support, and neutralize lobbying interests, before a culprit carcinogen can be revealed to the public.

Behind the gloss you see on TV the rousing keynote speeches, a candidate's formal acceptance of the nomination, the unwavering celebration of a particular party the conventions are schmoozefests for business and lobbying interests.

Many of these big donors have lobbying interests in Washington.