According to the text, one of the most common function of lobbyists is to
A) provide information and ideas to members of Congress.
B) recruit former officeholders to help with public relations.
C) convert members of Congress to the point of view the lobbyists represent.
D) actually introduce new legislation.
E) raise funds for preferred political candidates.
Ans: A) provide information and ideas to members of Congress.
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