... regards to access to interest groups. Additionally, the education level and social status of interest group members and lobbyists give them an immediate advantage in influencing Congress. "Many of Washington's top lobbyists have close ties to important members of Congress or were themselves important political figures, thus virtually guaranteeing that their clients will have direct access to congressional leaders" ... in sheer number and weight of activity by corporations, business trade associations, and professional associations. These organizations account for over two-thirds of ...

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