The successes in Kansas can be attributed partly to the use of more sophisticated lobbying techniques, Mr. Wilson said.

That's their fundamental lobbying technique, and our society has to face the fact that it's not true.

He believed that such modern lobbying techniques were essential to creating political support for international issues.

And in yesterday's hearing, several Council members angrily denounced Philip Morris for what they characterized as the ultimate in hardfisted lobbying techniques.

Foundations and charities use sophisticated public relations campaigns to raise funds and employ standard lobbying techniques with governments.

This collection of articles provides an insight into decision-making in the European Union and explores some lobbying techniques.

"Not the most effective lobbying technique."

Mr. Jolly employed standard lobbying techniques in seeking funds for Eastern Michigan University, his only university client.

The favored lobbying technique these days, it appears, is not treating legislators to junkets or lunches, but churning up what passes as grass-roots opinion.

Janice J. Terry shows how special interest groups work, and why certain lobbying techniques are more effective than others.