Sentences with word «lobbying»

This is because the law does not permit a deduction for contributions to any organization primarily engaged in lobbying for legislation.

Outside of lobbying for a rule change, there's nothing you can do.

The knowledge generated by this project will be instrumental for effective lobbying of system change by injured workers and community groups.

The decrease, the first since 2000, was the result of a sharp drop in advertising spending by lobbying groups; compensation paid to lobbyists increased from the year before.

No one from either of the companies testified, but online records show they combined for 20 hours of lobbying on the measure last year.

We also recommend a visit in our elegant lobby bar with a modern decor, and why not combine it with a pleasant stay in our relax room with sauna.

There are ramps at the main lobby with easy access to any building, restaurant, bar, theater or pool in the hotel.

As a leader in the industry, we are involved in lobbying efforts to help create an open dialogue about our company's mission.

It routinely works with lobbying firms to help them get back in compliance by registering and disclosing their work.

From the airport, you can be at the hotel lobby in 15 minutes.

There was little about congestion pricing in the state budget despite months of lobbying by advocates, a six - figure media campaign, and rallies by transit riders.

But that won't keep the towns from lobbying for more sales - tax revenue, of course.

This organization is heavily involved in lobbying at both the state and national government level.

Business is very involved in trying to influence policy, such as lobbying against all sorts of regulations or against raising the minimum wage.

It's a reduction of $ 15 million from 2011, the first since 2000 as lobbying groups and advocacy campaigns pulled back dramatically on advertising spending.

The 73 rooms, restaurant and the hip lobby lounge feature a vibrant urban colour scheme.

Over the years, fossil fuel companies have poured their resources into lobbying politicians, attacking scientists, funding biased studies, and producing deceptive ad campaigns.

He has also been a frequent speaker with leading coal and energy companies as well as coal and other industry lobby groups.

We knew that there was smoking in the main lobby area and some parts of the hotel but it did not bother us because we had a choice to pass through there.

They are a privately owned political lobbying organization opposed to ALL breeding of animals.

The organization spent more than $ 1.3 million lobbying state government on the issue of public financing last year.

The governor, asked about the issue on the earth day lobby day, says he's listening to arguments from both sides, including supporters, who say it would create jobs.

An ambitious lobbyist faces off against the powerful gun lobby in an attempt to pass gun control legislation.

Am I not lobbying on behalf of the mob, by trying to protect the suits who make their lives easier?

They've spent millions on lobbying campaigns alone — this is old hat.

Across the country, they are successfully lobbying for laws that make it easier to get a permit to carry a concealed weapon.

Many of the largest European and American banks have been lobbying hard against the new surcharge, but these efforts appear to be failing.

Several attempts have been made to change this law, only to be shot down through lobbying on behalf of county governments.

Under mounting pressure from the business lobby in the irrespective countries, several Western governments have altered their policies depending up on their business interests.

It's the food industry that has the powerful lobby groups protecting and pushing protein - It's like protein has it's own billion dollar PR agency!

Put differently, the organisations now emerging aren't simply self - regulatory bodies, but also lobbying groups.

The new lobby bar offers a relaxed, casual environment for resort guests to grab a specialty drink or classic cocktail at their leisure.

Federal tax law prohibits private foundations from funding lobbying activities.

An online lobby area where gamers can meet, greet, chat and play head - to - head provides the ultimate interactive experience.

The report also expressed concern about the impact of fossil fuel lobbying on climate change policy overall.

The hotel lobby features media booths and a lounge area.

The game also maintains the same weird and complicated open world lobby system for online play, with the addition of a few new customization options for your player avatar.

Over the weekend I took several calls from lobby journalists all of which were along the same lines.

They also found his bag and dropped it off at the hotel lobby where he is staying.

The data analyzed included lobbying expenses from the oil and gas, coal mining, and electric utilities industries.

These activities aren't regulated by traditional lobbying laws because they don't include the direct interaction of a lobbyist with a government official.

The first floor lobby also features a collection of black and white photographs from the 1940s.

The study did not examine political lobbying done through trade associations.

The companies pushed ahead on their own, but legislation stalled when insurance requirements were increased after lobbying by the state's trial lawyers.

Hi - tech is now the big dog spending twice as much as the banking industry on lobbying lawmakers.

Enjoy the breathtaking golden sunset from the hotel lobby while tasting the afternoon tea with home made pastries.

A special treat is lobby gallery, where you can admire artwork and relax after a long day at work.

A march against bad science campaigns and corporate lobbying efforts.