Lobbying and Capitol Hill: Pushing an Agenda.
Jennifer Zeigler.
- New Physician, 2003.
- SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 34, Global Issues, 1522-3221; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: Lobbying and Capitol Hill: Pushing an Agenda, May/June 2003; pp. 24+.
"There are 21,089 registered lobbyists working Capitol Hill, and they spend more than $1 billion annually on their efforts....And these 21,089 people with their armloads of millions don't begin to account for the thousands and thousands of grass-roots lobbyists...who visit their state and federal lawmakers annually with their concerns, issues and legislation they want introduced, stopped or amended. Add the nearly 40 registered lobbyists for every elected official on Capitol Hill to this motley crowd, and you might begin to wonder what they do all day and how they impact the legislative process." (NEW PHYSICIAN) This article examines a day in the life of a student-lobbyist as they lobby for health care services on Capitol Hill.
1522-3221;
United States Congress
Campaign funds Legislation Lobbying Lobbyists Political action committees Pressure groups Social influence