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An interest group (also called an advocacy group, lobbying group, pressure group, special interest, or less commonly specials interest) is a group, however loosely or tightly organized, doing advocacy: those determined to encourage or prevent changes in public policy without trying to be elected.
Different labels
A pressure group can be described as an organized group that does not put up individuals for election, but seeks to influence government policy or legislation. They can also be described as ‘interest groups’, ‘lobby groups’ or ‘protest groups’. Some people avoid using the term ‘pressure group’ as it can inadvertently be interpreted as meaning the groups use actual pressure to achieve their aims, which does not necessarily happen. In Britain, the number of political parties is very small, whereas the number of pressure groups runs into thousands; as the membership of political parties has fallen, that of pressure groups has increased. More on [ Interest group ]
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I am on my Asian tour begging China our largest creditor and obstructing free trade to protect my special interest union groups
Stan_King (Stan King) Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:46:08 -0000
I am on my Asian tour begging China our largest creditor and obstructing free trade to protect my special interest union groups
Officials and interest groups press City Council to upgrade squad-car cameras - http://auschron.com/s/?s=912855
AusChronNews (AustinChronicleNews) Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:44:24 -0000
Officials and interest groups press City Council to upgrade squad-car cameras - http://auschron.com/s/?s=912855
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healthylife1 (Daniel Clementine) Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:36:21 -0000
Interest Groups Redouble Fight on Healthcare Reform | BNET Health ...: Republicans on the Senate Health, Educat.. http://tinyurl.com/ydtdsj5
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TWEETHEALTHCARE (Alexes Gonvoni) Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:13:11 -0000
Interest Groups Redouble Fight on Healthcare Reform | BNET Health ...: As healthcare reform starts to look more.. http://bit.ly/39yyCO
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An Eclectic List of Events in U.S. Labor History - Selected events from 1806 to the present. Also provides links to other resources for further research.
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Government Relations and the Art of Lobbying - Introduction to government relations and lobbying. Briefly explains lobbying, how to contact a legislator, effective grassroots lobbying, and common mistakes in lobbying. Also contains a list of legislative terms. From Tom Bolt Associates, P.C., a professional frim located in the U.S. Virgin Islands, specializing in part in government relations.
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U.S. Federal Lobbying Regulations -
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