Assertion: lobbyist | /r/CapableOf | try to influence legislation
Facets:
value: within congress
type: LOCATION
value: to shape laws
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: A 'lobbyist' is a person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest or a member of a lobby.
text: Lobbyists try to shape laws, legislation, and public policy to the benefit of the group or entity that employs them.
text: Lobbyists try to shape laws, legislation, and public policy to the benefit of the group or entity that employs them.
text: As such, lobbyists started advocating and lobbying on behalf of constituents, the general public, businesses, and nonprofit organizations, and trying to influence legislation within Congress.