the pork barrel and lobbyists a “marriage” made in........... presenter: steve windom
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The Pork Barrel and Lobbyists a “marriage” made in...........
Presenter: STEVE WINDOM
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Introduction
DefinitionsPork BarrelLobbying/Lobbyists
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Webster's Pork Barrel Definition
Pork Barrel: government projects or appropriations yielding rich patronage benefits;
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Blacks Law Pork Barrel Definition
Legislation that favors a particular local district by allocating funds or resources to projects (such as constructing a highway or a post office) of economic value to the district and of political advantage to the district's legislator.
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Is It Pork or Protein
One Person's Pork is Anothers Protein
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Webster's Lobbying Definition
Webster: 1 : to promote (as a project) or secure the passage of (as legislation) by influencing public officials2 : to attempt to influence or sway (as a public official) toward a desired action
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Black's Law Lobbying Definition
Black's Law Dictionary: . Lobby--vb. 1. to talk with a legislator, sometimes in a luxurious setting, in an attempt to influence the legislator's vote<she routinely lobbies for tort reform in the state legislature>. [Cases: Statutes Key 24. C.J.S. Statutes Sec. 7.] 2. To support or oppose (a measure) by working to influence a legislator's vote<the organization lobbied the bill through the Senate>. 3. To try to influence (a decision-maker) <the lawyer lobbied the judge for a favorable ruling>. --lobbying, n. ---lobbyist, n.
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Real Lobbying/Lobbyist Definition
The Process of Protecting Yourself from Those You Elect.
People You hire to protect You from People you Elect.
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Lobbying should be an Important Part of your Business Strategy When the Legislature is in Session
Nothing is Safe: Wife/Life, Liberty, Property
Two Things you don't want to watch being made: Sausage and Legislation
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The Realities of Lobbying
What does a Lobbyist really do?? What Should You Look For in a
Lobbyist?? What does a Lobbyist Cost??
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What Does a Lobbyist Do??
Persuading Legislators Researching Legislation/Regulations Attending Legislative and Reg Hearings Working with Like Minded Groups Educating Elected Officials Educating Client----Officers and Employees Monitoring Legislation and Reporting to
Client Building Public Support For/Against Issues
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What qualities should you look forin a Lobbyist
HonestyIntegrity Experience
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How much will Lobbyist Cost?
National Lobbying Spend Federal State
How much will it cost my Business?
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If You want a Place at the “trough” or don't want to be the “feed” in the “trough”......
In other words, If you are in Business,
HOW CAN YOU AFFORD NOT TO HAVE A LOBBYIST???