Long before it became a political football, the government solicited some sage advice on how to handle the Royal Mail.

The British government never solicited its advice, and by the mid-50's the membership rolls had dwindled to a small handful.

The government is soliciting public comment on its proposal.

Monitor e-Buy, where the government solicits GSA Schedule holders for goods and services.

In September it was revealed that the government was soliciting comments from the opposition parties on the election process.

"The government is basically soliciting on-the-fly R.&D.," he said, referring to research and development.

During the First World War, the British government appeased and honored native tradesmen, soliciting funds.

In 1962 the government solicited competitive bids for a 9 center expansion which was won by Philco-Ford.

But only last Friday did the government solicit proposals from pharmaceutical companies that supply the life-prolonging drugs, pushing back the start of treatment for thousands of patients.

(The government doesn't solicit money from citizens.)