Critics say the small-business provisions were revised under heavy lobbying pressure from the big companies that then took advantage of the rule changes.

So there are strong lobbying pressures that are pushing Congress in the direction away from what most people feel is healthy patent legislation.

Although they acknowledge that some lobbying pressure was brought to bear, they say their success stems from fairness and logic.

Still, as powerful as contributions can be, the lobbying pressures were equally if not more potent.

He faces intense lobbying pressure from the head Laymen.

But despite indications earlier this week that they had growing support on the committee, that support apparently eroded today under heavy lobbying pressure.

There is strong lobbying pressure for the governments that control portions of the polar ice caps not to build settlements there.

Because of intense lobbying pressure, the deadline for compliance is expected to be extended 6 to 12 months.

But for the average representative, the lobbying pressure has lessened a bit.

They know that the one thing the department has always done especially well is to capitulate to the lobbying pressure of big food and big agriculture.