When someone mentions Washington, D.C., you’re likely to think of the President of the United States or members of Congress.
But they are not the only ones who work in our nation’s capital.
More than 10,000 registered lobbyists (see definition and hear pronunciation below) advocate on behalf of businesses or special-interest groups to try to influence legislation in a way that benefits their clients.
Health-care organizations, computer companies and business associations are among the groups that hire lobbyists.
For people who love the political process, being a lobbyist is a great job!
Cool word question of the day: Do you think that lobbyists help or hurt the legislative process?
Lobbyist: A person who tries to influence government officials on behalf of a business or cause.
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