The goal of this assignment is to familiarize students with interest groups. Please follow the steps below to complete your assignment.
Select an interest group (AARP, AHIP, Coalition for Health Services Research, Emergency Nurses Association, Pharma)
Discuss how they are pushing their agenda (i.e., mechanisms used to influence policy makers), key obstacles, and spending (consult the Center for Responsible Politics, www.opensecrets.org)
Investigate the interest group’s website and review their position statements, testimony, and consult media reports to obtain more information on the group’s lobbying efforts.
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The purpose of this task is to introduce pupils to various interest groups. Please finish your project by following the instructions outlined below.
Choose an interest group (AARP, AHIP, Coalition for Health Services Research, Emergency Nurses Association, Pharma)
Discuss how they are advancing their agenda (i.e., the channels they are using to influence policymakers), main challenges, and spending (consult the Center for Responsible Politics, www.opensecrets.org)
Examine the interest group’s website, position statements, and testimony, as well as media stories, to learn more about the group’s lobbying operations.
