VIDEO from Medialink and FAIR: New Powerful Form of Lobbying Combines Rallies, Radio Interviews, Blogging and One-on-One Meetings With Lawmakers

VIDEO from Medialink and FAIR: New Powerful Form of Lobbying Combines Rallies, Radio Interviews, Blogging and One-on-One Meetings With Lawmakers

NEW YORK, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- A new powerful form of lobbying, called "integrated lobbying," combines rallies, radio interviews and blogging -- as well as one-on-one meetings with lawmakers to push Congress on hot-topic issues. The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) is an organization of citizens who share a common belief that our nation's immigration policies must be reformed to serve the national interest. They are also an example of how "integrated lobbying" can have an instant impact.

(See video from the Federation for American Immigration Reform at: http://media.medialink.com/WebNR.aspx?story=33428)

FAIR seeks to improve border security, to stop illegal immigration, and to promote immigration levels consistent with the national interest. When they first met with the staff of California Congressman Devin Nunes, they were brushed off. So, they took their complaints public. They were then prompted to set up a second meeting in which the congressman agreed to co-sponsor new legislation.

All of this happened as hundreds rallied near the Capitol -- as radio talk show hosts broadcast their shows from D.C. and bloggers provided real-time updates. Lobbyists say this new approach helps build momentum and keeps the faithful energized, as issues tend to move slowly in Washington.

Registered journalists can access video, audio, text, graphics and photos for free and unrestricted use at http://media.medialink.com/.

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