Sentences with phrase «considered lobbying activity»

The idea is to cover «people who are not currently registered as lobbyists but are doing what can be considered lobbying activity,» said commission spokesman Walt McClure.

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«We believe that certain activities of the Democratic, Republican, Conservative and Working Families political parties have been oriented toward passage of state legislation and may be considered lobbying under the definition contained in the state's Lobbying Law,» NYPIRG writes in thelobbying under the definition contained in the state's Lobbying Law,» NYPIRG writes in theLobbying Law,» NYPIRG writes in the letter.

«We believe that certain activities of the Democratic, Republican, Conservative and Working Families political parties have been oriented toward passage of state legislation and may be considered lobbying under the definition contained in the state's Lobbying Law,» NYPIRG wrote in alobbying under the definition contained in the state's Lobbying Law,» NYPIRG wrote in aLobbying Law,» NYPIRG wrote in a letter.

JCOPE's advisory opinion would expand the scope of activities that would be considered lobbying.

For a walk through time, consider The Majestic Malacca as your choice accommodation when youre in the historical city.Previously a private residence of a Chinese merchant, the 1920s mansion is now part of the luxury hotel (together with a 20 - storey accommodation tower), with some of its original fixtures still maintained, such as its Straits Chinese tiles at the reception lobby and the colourful stained glass at the entrance of the mansion.A library, an outdoor swimming pool, a fully equipped gym, four conference rooms and three on - site restaurants round up the hotels facilities, but in - house guests also get to enjoy its exclusive activities lined up, such as the historical walk with a resident historian and the Peranakan cooking class.

Heartland's policy positions, strategies and budget distinguish it clear as a lobby firm that is misrepresenting itself as a «think tank» - it budgets $ 4.1 million of its $ 6.4 million in projected expenditures for Editorial, Government Relations, Communications, Fundraising, and Publications, and the only activity it plans that could vaguely be considered policy development is the writing of a curriculum package for use in confusing high schoolers about climate change.

A federal appeals court considered whether a tax on the lobbying activities of a tax - exempt 501 (c)(6) organization unconstitutionally interfered with the free - speech rights of such organizations.