If you’ve ever needed a quick tutorial on how to fill out a lobbying disclosure form or to find the daily schedule of the House majority whip in a hurry, Beltway politico Deanna Gelak’s professional textbook may be able to show you the way. She’s written a veritable encyclopedia. “Lobbying and Advocacy” sets out to be a comprehensive resource guide to the profession, offering tips, checklists, historical context and even scripts for calling congressional offices—real boons to the young and untested lobbyist navigating Washington. Weighing in at 369 pages—490 total including the index and multiple appendices— Gelak takes readers from the beginning, when early members of… Read More