lobbying

They are actively lobbying for the bill.

They are actively lobbying against the bill.

They are lobbying for a reduction in defence spending.

These businessmen have been lobbying a bill through the Senate.

lobbying for stronger environmental safeguards; lobbied against the proliferation of nuclear arms.

I know one investment banking boss who penalises underlings for lobbying crassly.

However, there is still the standard G8 sedan's future up in the air and enthusiasts are lobbying GM to keep the car and simply remarket it as the Impala SS.