The US Constitution guarantees all citizens the unqualified right to petition their government for redress of grievances and to state their views without government interference, says deKieffer. A veteran Washington lawyer who has worn many hats related to lobbying over the years, he explains how people can get heard even without suitcases full of money or vaults full of compromising video. He sets out a whole campaign both for people who are interested in a single issue and for individuals and small organizations that want to maintain a voice over time.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 165-187) and index.
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Contents
So you want to be a lobbyist -- What's the issue? -- Homework -- The action plan -- The press -- Letters to the Hill -- Demonstrations -- The Congressional hearing -- The Congressional Record -- The staff -- The Congressional visit -- Allies -- Money -- Gimmicks -- The Hill blitz -- What if things go wrong? -- Do you need a professional? -- The ten commandments -- Resources.