A coalition of 50 companies is lobbying Congress to repeal the provisions of the 1992 law that imposed the premiums on them.
A coalition of business groups is lobbying Congress to raise the ceiling on these visas to 195,000 a year from 115,000.
In several states, new coalitions of social-service organizations are lobbying to reject it.
Mink and her coalition successfully lobbied to end the university's segregation policies.
Financed by businesses, the coalition lobbied for urban organizations whose voices were not being heard.
At the same time, a coalition of big financial services companies is lobbying for industry-specific breaks.
The coalition has organized speaking events and lobbied Connecticut's Congressional delegation.
The coalition has pledged its support and lobbying experience to Hands Across New Jersey.
For weeks an unusual coalition of Fund supporters, including business leaders, farmers' groups and bankers, have lobbied legislators to support the new financing.
The Canadian government and a coalition of business groups in both countries have been lobbying for a postponement, and they have a point.