Explains what lobbying is, what types of groups participate in it, and some of the rules that lobbyists must follow.

Explains how the public and the media also act as watchdogs to check the power of administrative agencies.

National Public Radio talks with Dr. Walter Willett, Harvard MD and nutritionist, about changes that need to be made in the 1992 US Food Guide Pyramid. Interesting as an introduction to this topic, with links to related stories.

Explains what lobbyists need to do in order to be effective and to influence politicians.