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lobbyist

[lob-ee-ist] / ˈlɒb i ɪst /


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For a lobbyist in Brussels, the currency is access: a strong network, a deep knowledge of the EU's labyrinthine institutions and policymakers' trust.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

"I don't call myself a lobbyist," Bailey says.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

The candidate is linked to — but not accused of any wrongdoing in — a corruption case involving two former advisors and a lobbyist who siphoned $225,000 money from one of Becerra’s campaign accounts.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

A farmer and lobbyist, Sell disclosed four farms, worth a combined total of $1.25 million to $2.5 million.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2026

One was a lawyer and lobbyist from the state capital of Columbus.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

The bill turned out to be part of an elaborate FBI sting that resulted in 14 legislators, lobbyists and others being sent to prison.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

It employs 169 people in total, including more than 45 full-time lobbyists.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

Washington-based lawyers and lobbyists say that their clients are asking: What are our vulnerabilities?

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Drinks industry lobbyists had previously warned that the time taken to appoint Wales' operator had risked delaying the launch of the scheme.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

He overhauled ethics rules governing White House employees’ interactions with lobbyists and, most important, managed to push a major economic stimulus bill through Congress, even though not a single House Republican voted in its favor.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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