A secretive nonprofit closely linked to House Speaker Paul Ryan has been playing a pivotal role
Political Lobbying articles on Democracy Chronicles
Political lobbying is a legal practice of petitioning the government enshrined in the Constitution but has been supersized in the modern era by well-financed lobbies having outsized impact on government decision making. Efforts to highlight and correct the oversized impact that the powerful few have over government will be highlighted in this section. Also see our sections on Election Reform in America and Money Politics.
Are Military Lobbyists Now in Charge of Foriegn Policy?
A new advisory panel has been tasked with streamlining the procurement process
How Big Pharma and Insurance Lobbies Influenced GOP’s Health Bill
U.S. senators from both sides of the aisle have lambasted Republicans for conducting secret meetings
Is U2 Frontman Bono Washington’s Best Lobbyist?
His two organizations, ONE and Red, have raised millions of dollars to combat global poverty
Oil and Environment Lobby Uniting Behind Carbon Tax
Environmentalists link arms with the oil industry to push a nationwide tax on carbon dioxide emissions
Fighting the Powerful Balloon Lobby to Protect Turtles
This balloon group has spent more than $1 million in the past five years lobbying legislators
How Pharmaceutical Lobbyists Are Working to Control Drug Prices
Despite growing public pressure over prices, the drug industry is coasting on Capitol Hill
Money Flowing Into Atlantic Coast Pipeline Lobbying Battle
The controversial Atlantic Coast pipeline has become a central flashpoint in Virginia
Private Prison Lobbyists Accused of Illegal Trump Donations
Of the major money spent by the private prison lobby in the election, some of it may have been illegal
Gulf Diplomatic Dispute: Both Sides Lobby Hard in Washington
Both sides in the Gulf dispute are working hard to win over international public opinion
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