Sentences with phrase «lawmakers on behalf of the groups»

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A Manhattan federal judge sentenced Seminerio to six years in prison Feb. 4 for abusing his power as a lawmaker and extorting money out of hospitals, nonprofits and other groups in exchange for lobbying state officials on their behalf.

Advocacy efforts led by SEIA and its allies, which included U.S. - based solar module manufacturers, utilities, a broad group of lawmakers, and conservative free - market groups such as American Legislative Exchange Council, «led to a decision we are not happy with, but does display restraint on behalf of the president,» Ross Hopper said.

Such groups can help bring lawmakers up to speed and can also lobby on behalf of the budding cryptocurrency industry on Capitol Hill.