The union is recognized as an effective lobbying force.

He earned the enmity of the broadcasters, perhaps the biggest lobbying force with interests before his panel.

Although best known as the richest lobbying force in Washington, the drug industry also protects its flanks - all 50 of them.

Although the insurance industry is largely regulated by the states, its lobbying force in Washington is formidable.

She conceded that opponents had been a more powerful and cohesive lobbying force.

It also finances one of the most potent lobbying forces in Albany.

The industry has long been considered one of the most powerful lobbying forces on Capitol Hill.

The nation's 5,000 hospitals are also a potent lobbying force.

"This is the most powerful lobbying force in America today," he said.

And it reveals an influential industry that has assembled an international lobbying force to plead its case.