There are thousands of lobbyists operating in Washington, DC on every conceivable issue. At this time Stephen Bassett, the founder of the Paradigm Research Group , is the only registered lobbyist in the United States representing organizations addressing issues related to the extraterrestrial presence. In time others will follow because it is absolutely appropriate for this issue to be represented in this way. The attitude of the general public toward the role of the lobbyist is mixed. It has been influenced by substantial media coverage of excesses on the part of some organizations relating to some issues.
Lobbyists are all highly paid representatives of commercial interests.
Lobbying is not necessary. Lost would be the ability to convey direct viewpoints to seated politicians and agency personnel when the need was immediate. The dialogue of the election process is a slow one indeed. Lobbyists are covert. Lobbying is public process.