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14:54 May 29, 2009
English to Swedish translations [PRO] Social Sciences - Government / Politics Additional field(s): Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
English term or phrase:lobbyist
Definition from washingtonpost.com: A person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest.
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The lobbyists represent a range of industries, including the finance, telecommunications, technology and healthcare sectors. abcNews
When legislators lose re-election or choose not to run again for office, they often find a second career as a highly paid lobbyist, meeting with their former colleagues and touting the positions they are paid to promote. WiseGeek
First and foremost, lobbyists must be adept at the art of persuasion, which is the mainstay of their job. The Princeton Review
Definition: Lobbying eller lobbning (från engelskans lobby) innebär att intressegrupper i organiserad form framför sina åsikter till de politiska makthavarna.
Definition from Wikipedia: Lobbying eller lobbning (från engelskans lobby) innebär att intressegrupper i organiserad form framför sina åsikter till de politiska makthavarna.
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Lobbyister har kritiserats för att ha hemlig agenda, d v s de vill ofta ha ensidiga fördelar för sina uppdragsgivare, fast de försöker dölja det. - Wikipedia
S. Boman Finland Local time: 13:41 Native speaker of: Swedish PRO pts in category: 4
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