lobbyists
/ˈlɑbiɪsts/
Definition
Professional representatives hired by companies or industries to influence government policy and legislative decisions in their favor.
Etymology
Derived from the practice of waiting in the 'lobbies' of legislative buildings to intercept and petition officials. The term emerged in 19th-century American political discourse to describe individuals seeking to influence political outcomes.
In the news
In this article, lobbyists for the food industry are described as being forced to change their strategies due to growing public pressure to remove artificial ingredients from the American diet. This reflects the tension between corporate industry interests and the evolving health goals of the MAHA movement.
Poll: Everyone has a different idea of what counts as MAHA
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