Lobbyists for every conceivable interest that could be affected by any version of legislation swarmed over the Capitol.

Lobbyists and politicians with rich contributors have been swarming around this pot of molasses in Albany for so long that New York is the last state to settle on machines with money provided by the Help America Vote Act.

Lobbyists for the gambling industry have swarmed Tallahassee, trying to ensure that the bill passes.

Lobbyists for an array of interest groups swarmed Capitol Hill backing one bill or another or seeking change, working sometimes in odd-couple alliances.

Lobbyists for doctors, dentists, psychologists, small businesses and other interests swarmed over Capitol Hill today as the subcommittee took up health care legislation after 36 days of public hearings.