Lobbying

the lobby
the right to petition for  redress of grievances
K Street
Gucci Gulch
rainmakers
third house
roles
- researchers
- information
- communication
- witnesses
- position takers
- coalition builders
- social butterflies
mobilization
gift ban
reverse lobbying
intergovernmental lobbying
iron triangles
revolving door
issue networks
lobbying the legislature
lobbying the executive
using the courts
amicus briefs
sponsoring litigation
lobbying on judicial confirmations
interest group spending on lobbyists