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An interest group (also called an advocacy group, lobbying group, pressure group, special interest, or less commonly specials interest) is a group, however loosely or tightly organized, doing advocacy: those determined to encourage or prevent changes in public policy without trying to be elected.
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A pressure group can be described as an organized group that does not put up individuals for election, but seeks to influence government policy or legislation. They can also be described as ‘interest groups’, ‘lobby groups’ or ‘protest groups’. Some people avoid using the term ‘pressure group’ as it can inadvertently be interpreted as meaning the groups use actual pressure to achieve their aims, which does not necessarily happen. In Britain, the number of political parties is very small, whereas the number of pressure groups runs into thousands; as the membership of political parties has fallen, that of pressure groups has increased. More on [ Interest group ]
Stunned by growth of Twitter chats http://bit.ly/oXBBu via @pjmachado Dismayed that healthcare interest groups in silos already
mkmackey (Kathy Mackey) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:47:09 -0000
Stunned by growth of Twitter chats http://bit.ly/oXBBu via @pjmachado Dismayed that healthcare interest groups in silos already
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1person (Carol Welch) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:43:01 -0000
RT @jmknapp53: Interest in #Spiritual_Abuse in toxic groups, abusive churches, & #cults ? Check out R Facebook Page : http://bit.ly/5EFiuU
Me is about 2 get N trouble.I'm a minority female totally OVER special interest groups.Final straw?AHA v Dog Whisperer rolls eyes/walks away
jesslynh (jesslynh) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:04:18 -0000
Me is about 2 get N trouble.I'm a minority female totally OVER special interest groups.Final straw?AHA v Dog Whisperer rolls eyes/walks away
Interest groups are pushing for mandatory sentencing, to make prison stays longer and longer... and far more profitable.
Kevin_Cardinale (Kevin_Cardinale) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:52:22 -0000
Interest groups are pushing for mandatory sentencing, to make prison stays longer and longer... and far more profitable.
Asthma News: E Cigarettes National: Special interest groups have no legitimate argument against the cigarette: Over... http://bit.ly/7oFL8w
asthma_news (News-Medical.Net) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:21:44 -0000
Asthma News: E Cigarettes National: Special interest groups have no legitimate argument against the cigarette: Over... http://bit.ly/7oFL8w
@ninakuriloff groups about Lithuania? I might have some interest :)
jewishlibrary (Wyman Brent) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:20:26 -0000
@ninakuriloff groups about Lithuania? I might have some interest :)
Emergency Medical Services - Formed in 1999 to provide a means where alumni and friends of EMS and the University may join together for the enrichment of the Group and the University as a whole, and to stimulate the continued interest in the University of all of its graduates and former students.
Individual in a Complex Society - Alumni of the Individual in a Complex Society interest house at Penn State. Includes information on Penn State in the 70's, what's happening today, links to fellow alumni, and information on the periodic reunions.
International Dancers - Founded in March 1999 to allow alumni, students, and friends of the International Dancers Ensemble to keep in touch and share information on current projects. Site contains messages, bookmarks, calendars, email a chat room, files and photos.
Meta Description: [ PSIDA: Penn State International Dance Alumni ]
Lion's Paw - Formed in 1908 to provide recognition to distinguished students and carry on a long tradition of great service to the University. Each year, only a select group of 15 undergraduates, selected by the unanimous vote of the previous year's class, are given this highest honor available to an undergraduate.
New Jersey Women's Network - Developed in 1998 to provide a forum in which Penn State women can grow professionally and personally, serve as a resource to current Penn State students who wish to pursue professional endeavors, and promote pride and commitment to the University.
Skull and Bones - Established in 1912 as the Penn State chapter of the famous national secret fraternal organization.
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