The Citizen's Guide to Lobbying Congress
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Individuals and grassroots organizations interested in becoming involved in petitioning their government will discover essential information on the techniques and laws to lobbying in this clear and enlightening guide. New lobbyists will learn how to best craft and direct their messages so that their concerns will be heard, make congressional contacts, get the most out of letter-writing campaigns, generate press, give campaign contributions, and even get invited to testify before congressional committees. This resource details the most recent lobbying laws, including the Federal Election Campaign Act amended in 2002, as well as a list of appropriate gifts to give to a member of Congress or their staff. This revised edition contains updated chapters and resources that will ensure that neophyte lobbyists will have the most up-to-date information when lobbying their government.
ForewordForewordAcknowledgments1So You Want to Be a Lobbyist12What's the Issue?93Homework154The Action Plan275The Press376Letters to the Hill517Demonstrations638The Congressional Hearing739The Congressional Record8510The Staff8911The Congressional Visit10512Allies11513Money12314Gimmicks14315The Hill Blitz14716What If Things Go Wrong?15717Do You Need a Professional?16718The Ten Commandments17719Resources183AppendixThe Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995205Bibliography219Index223
