1.   Broadcasters and television equipment manufacturers are lobbying to block any auction proposal.

2.   But the industry has successfully lobbied to block the law, he said.

3.   Established residents lobbied to block expansions and renovations.

4.   For example, the restaurant association has lobbied to block the government from taxing airline frequent-flier miles.

5.   Though the amendment would not take effect for three years and would exempt mines fenced along frontiers and demilitarized zones, the Pentagon has lobbied to block it.

6.   In Chicago, American Legion leaders say they plan to start writing letters, circulating petitions and lobbying to block a name change.

7.   Many patents for HIV-fighting drugs are held by Western pharmaceutical companies, which have lobbied to block cheaper, generic versions from being manufactured.