Advertisers had been among those lobbying the Conservative Government for changes in the television industry.

At first, it did not like the bill and it lobbied for changes.

What about lobbying for special tax treatment, or changes in agency regulations?

Drug companies had long lobbied for such changes, with little success.

Others came to Washington this week to lobby for changes.

But there are powerful detractors lobbying for changes in the draft.

They vowed to lobby for major changes in the budget.

And every year they lobby for changes, but fail.

Additionally, companies can lobby for changes to weaken the law or accompanying regulation.

Ms. Gross said activists would lobby state and local legislators, making use of the court system if need be, for changes.