11.   Smith also voices confidence she can turn the tide on campaign finance reform with a grass-roots lobbying effort.

12.   That is starting to change, thanks to a grass-roots lobbying effort across the country.

13.   The announcement by the six Democrats coincided with stepped up lobbying efforts and offers of sweeteners from President Clinton meant to win wavering representatives.

14.   They form the moral core of the human-services lobbying effort.