The home of the new county courthouse will be in Torrington, where officials and residents have long lobbied for it.

American officials are lobbying hard to keep international pressure on Iran.

Under the current law, officials in a particular department may not lobby in that department for one year after they leave office.

But local officials have lobbied hard against any reduction in their autonomy and Congress has refused.

Meanwhile, officials in the Bronx have been lobbying hard for the food preparation center.

Economics reporters predicted the effects on food prices, and officials lobbied for aid.

Environmental groups and some elected officials had lobbied against the proposal, saying it would constrict borrowing.

American and British officials lobbied Turkey to accept the mission.

Local residents and elected officials had lobbied for a sign for years.

But in recent weeks Russian officials have been lobbying to find ways to extend Mir's life.