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Select an interest group (AARP, AHIP, Coalition for Health Services Research, Emergency Nurses Association, Pharma)
Discuss how they are pushing their agenda (i.e., mechanisms used to influence policy makers), key obstacles, and spending (consult the Center for Responsible Politics, www.opensecrets.org)
Investigate the interest group’s website and review their position statements, testimony, and consult media reports to obtain more information on the group’s lobbying efforts.

- Public Education and Awareness: AARP uses various media channels to educate the public and policymakers on issues affecting older adults.
- Research and Reports: AARP conducts research on topics relevant to its members and uses the findings to support their advocacy efforts.
Obstacles:
- Competing Interests: AARP faces opposition from other interest groups such as health insurance companies or pharmaceutical companies who may have different priorities.
- Budgetary Constraints: Government budget limitations can make it difficult to implement programs favored by AARP.
- Public Perception: Lobbying can sometimes be viewed negatively by the public, requiring AARP to ensure transparency in their efforts.
Spending (OpenSecrets.org):
- You can find detailed information about AARP's lobbying spending on OpenSecrets.org. Look for AARP's profile and explore the "Lobbying" section. Here, you'll find data on annual lobbying expenditures and specific bills lobbied on.

3. Website and Lobbying Efforts:

Visit the AARP website (https://www.aarp.org/) and navigate to the "Advocacy" section.
Review their "Issue Areas" to understand their key priorities for lobbying.
Check their "Legislation Tracker" to see which bills they are currently supporting or opposing.
Explore their "Testimonies" section to see written and video testimonies presented to policymakers.
Search online news sources for articles mentioning AARP's lobbying efforts on specific issues.

This approach will provide a comprehensive understanding of how AARP pushes its agenda and the challenges they face.

Additional Notes:

Feel free to follow the same structure to analyze any of the other interest groups you listed.
Keep in mind that lobbying is a complex process, and this is a simplified overview.

1. Interest Group: AARP

2. Pushing the Agenda:

Mechanisms:
- Lobbying: AARP employs a large team of lobbyists at both federal and state levels who directly meet with lawmakers and their staff to present their positions on issues.
- Grassroots Advocacy: AARP mobilizes its large membership base to contact their elected officials through phone calls, emails, and letters.
- Campaign Contributions: While AARP itself doesn't donate directly to candidates, they may support political action committees (PACs) that align with their goals.