Some have argued that doing less is more in the long run, and that the "we must act" lobby is a reflex stemming from frustration rather than a cool appraisal of what's feasible.

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His bill is called the Lobby and Transparency and Accountability Act.

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Riley worked hard to lobby support for his Education Improvement Act, described as the most comprehensive educational reform measure in the country in a RAND Corporation study.

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Lawmakers approved the bill, amending the 1955 marriage act, despite opposition from Christian lobby groups.

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The road and transportation industry is already rolling its heavy equipment into town to lobby for the reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century, which is set to expire this September.

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The speakers encouraged audience members to lobby for changes in the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.

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