Companies have been lobbying hard, not only to bring the two rates together, but also to make the new, single rate a higher one.

But trade schools, which lost this battle two years ago, are still lobbying hard against it.

Companies have lobbied hard in Washington to keep things the way they are for different reasons.

Airline officials and some union leaders have been lobbying hard this year for a financial break.

"I lobbied long and hard with several organizations to give me a shot."

A1 American companies are lobbying hard for the trade pact.

This year, the company and its critics have both lobbied hard.

"We've lobbied long and hard in Congress for legislation to that effect."

As the public face of the exchange, Harris lobbied hard against the bill.

In addition to the White House, the business community is lobbying hard for a second trade bill.