The American League of Lobbyists (ALL) unveiled a new video Dec. 7 about the lobbying profession, part of its ongoing education campaign about the role lobbyists play in shaping good public policy. "Lobbying: Your Constitutional Right," explains what constitutes lobbying and why it is essential to the democratic process. There are two-minute and six-minute versions of the video.

"A lobbyist's role is to communicate about issues vital to all Americans," said Dave Wenhold, president of ALL. "The American League of Lobbyists promotes good government through transparency, accountability and integrity."

Four ALL members outline why lobbying is essential — Wenhold, former Rep. James Walsh (R-NY), Patricia Adkins (non-profit) and Pamela Whitted (association).

See the short version of the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q46kxNc5BLE