In politics, a “lobby” (or “lobbying”) generally means attempts to influence government decisions—most often by meeting with legislators or government officials and providing information, support, or pressure to shape laws and policy.[1]
What “lobby” can mean (two common uses)
- Lobbying / lobbying activity (influence efforts): Typically organized by interest groups, companies, nonprofits, or other advocates trying to affect legislation or regulation.[1]
- The “Parliamentary lobby” (UK media access): In the UK, “the lobby” can also refer to journalists who cover Parliament and the access they receive (separate from lobbying as policy influence).[2]
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Sources
lobbying Latest Breaking News, Pictures, Videos, and Special Reports from The Economic Times. lobbying Blogs, Comments and Archive News on Economictimes.com
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thehill.comThe term ‘lobby’ is used to describe the group of journalists who cover political events in the UK.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.ukUnited States Congress bills, votes, and members tracked and translated into plain English. Clear, objective coverage of U.S. legislation.
www.thelobbynews.comLobbying coverage from POLITICO.com including profiles of Washington Lobbying firms, PitBoss column by Jeanne Cummings, SuiteTalk, In The Shop, MatchUp, and Mother's Milk.
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