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Most non-profit organizations can - and should - lobby for their cause, as long as they follow the IRS's rules.

Senator Kirk's former law firm Sullivan and Worcester says he left them in 2000. Mr. Kirk says he left Washington in 2002, and returned to work for them the same year.

A naïve Australian woman finds herself embarking on a journey around the world, as mistress to a succession of wealthy and powerful men.

Today's economy will drastically affect the nation's vulnerable population. What can be done within our communities and Government to prevent patient abuse and neglect?

With more and more tenured professors lobbying for private-sector clients, Congress has taken a step toward tightening conflict of interest disclosure requirements.

I don't need freebies to enjoy a hotel but I sure like them. Here are the top ten faves ways a hotel can make my day.

Afternoon Tea In Thailand's capital, Bangkok, is very popular with the Thais, and this very English custom of "tea-time" now takes its place in hotels across the city.

Luxury hotels need renovations to update their accommodations. The Marriott in the Palm Springs area has a new lobby and spa; the spa is one of the best in the desert.

The Providence Biltmore Hotel, a destination in itself, is an architectural gem reflecting the history and culture of its host city.

The Holiday Inn hotel in Batavia, New York is a clean, friendly, and affordable place to stay when spending one or more nights in this part of Western New York.

The increasing privatisation of public and political interest necessitates a change in politico-economic ideology.

501c4s are a common type of non-profit organization that can engage in lobbying or political campaigning.

Provides detail of Green family's charitable donation to pay off debts of Oral Roberts University and the motivations behind the family's charitable history.

Heart attacks and strokes, once thought to be predominantly diseases of prosperous western societies, cause far more deaths in developing countries than AIDS does

She is the largest, widest, highest ocean liner in the world and began her maiden voyage on the 12th January 2004, sailing from Southampton to New York.

In Western Australia, neo-colonial community attitudes are revealed in the decapitation and emasculation of an Aboriginal warrior's memorial by vandals and lobby groups.

The Fair Elections proposal, S. 1285 in the 110th Congress, would bring big change to Washington. The amendment would change the way candidates fund their campaigns.

Minutes from Playa del Carmen, the Reef Resort offers all-inclusive fun in the sun with good amenities and gorgeous grounds, just add people and let the fun begin.

The village of Forsyth offers many lodging options for visitors to the greater Decatur area. One choice is that of the Country Inn and Suites just off of I-51 and 72.

Dozens of fuzzy teddy bears settle into a special Christmas suite every year at Seattle's Fairmont Olympic Hotel, ready to bring smiles to visitors of all ages.

The Detroit Omni has been designated a four diamond hotel. Nonetheless, there are many things about this facility that would make one question this award.

The Chicago Cubs gave former Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg a promotion, moving him up from Class A Peoria to manage the Double-A Tennessee Smokies.

Invented in France in 1867, oleomargarine was banned in Canada in 1886. The spread was enriched and affordable, and it was a threat to the dairy industry.

Fresh from their victories over reform of Medicare Part D, the major drug companies are using proven tactics, on the US Congress, that were so successful - Lobbyists!

If everyone in the audience follows some basic theater etiquette, it will greatly enhance the experience for both the audience and the performers.

Interested in government and politics? Political science majors study how governments operate, and prepare for careers in law, lobbying, nonprofit work, and more.

UnitedHealth, Wellpoint, Aetna, Humana, Cigna & Health Net insure 104 million Americans, made $191 billion in revenue, wasted $32 billion on admin & profited $10 billion.

Single parents everywhere in the world have a hard time of it and usually rate high amongst low-income families. But imagine being a single parent without social welfare.

An early look at the priorities and styles of the new presidency if the Illinois junior senator wins the November electoral vote.

Auto clubs provide insurance, travel assistance, and hotel discounts. AAA uses funds to lobby against higher fuel standards, while the Better World Club is eco-friendly.

Brits spurn their pubs for cheaper supermarket booze. Pub owners switch to wine bars and cafes as a tradition dies. Will the government help revive it?

Hotel Knickerbocker served as a temporary home to Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Rudolph Valentino, Three Stooges, Francis Farmer and some still live there in spirit.

Launched this fall, and made available in Canada just in time for New Year's, Lancôme's new Ôscillation mascara offers a new frontier in the application of makeup.

The Missouri House of Representatives has approved an amendment that would allow pharmacies to refuse to stock or distribute emergency contraception.

The New Museum of Modern Art by Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa has achieved a powerful design statement and revived New York's reputation for being avant-garde.

Have a drink at a fashionable hotel bar in Seattle, Northwest United States. Read about these hotel bars: Bookstore Bar, Gallery Bar, Red Fin, theTerrace and the W Bar.

How do you sell people-developers, home owners, commuters and just-plain Joes-on a more sustainable lifestyle? Chris Turner has the answer.

Allen Chan, Anwar Mukhayesh and Matt Davis bring with them years of experience in architectural, interior, landscape and industrial design.

When the leader of the Commonwealth nation of the Gambia needed his country back after a coup, the SAS sent three crack commandos who got the job done in 72 hours

Futuristic architecture, capricious travel patterns and newfangled consumer cravings are all making way for the trend of the extreme sleepover.

Tropical ocean front resort is a historic icon built on a romantic dream with rumors that the original owner and his true love still wander the romantic property.

Getting involved in the gay rights movement if you're straight can be tricky, but it can be done. Here are ways to participate.

Although the lobbyist serves an important purpose in the crafting of meaningful legislation, lobbyists have a long history of unethical and illegal activity.

This month's Destination for Artists is the fabulous NYLO Hotel in Plano, Texas.

The Courtyard by Marriott Lansing is centrally located. It is within just a few miles of the airport, MSU's campus and downtown Lansing.

Whether visiting the city of Dearborn, downtown Detroit or one of the surrounding areas, the Dearborn Inn is an excellent lodging choice.

The Sierra Club works on many fronts to promote environmental health. From clean air and water efforts, to stopping sprawl and global warming, it covers a lot of ground.

As from this Wednesday Xbox 360 owners Gamers who purchased WOTB: Commando 3 are eligible to download and play the SSF 2 Turbo HD Remix Beta. Here's a closer look.

Indulge yourself at the Fairmont Palliser hotel, located in downtown Calgary, AB.

If a hotel wants my business, then they need to help me handle working from the road. They need to think like a business traveler.