Since 1972, heavy lobbying by the industry helped defeat similar proposals three times.

The proposed taxes on services like consulting have been the subject of particularly heavy lobbying.

The heaviest lobbying, however, came from some of the institutions themselves.

There has also been heavy lobbying by lawyers and accountants, who see rich new markets in the companies.

The county had considered demolishing it, but held off after heavy lobbying from local preservation groups.

The vote to support the bank came after heavy lobbying by the business community.

It was soundly defeated last year after heavy lobbying by the industry.

The contract, which runs for seven and a half years, was signed in 1994 after heavy lobbying.

Nevertheless, what they are now trying to drive through for themselves, with some heavy lobbying, is disquieting.

This is not the right time to start changing a long-standing policy because of heavy lobbying.