Writte about National Rural Health Association and investigate the group’s key issues; what is their mission; what is their legislative agenda; how is the agenda developed; how is it communicated to members; how is their agenda pushed and promoted (i.e., mechanisms used to engage/attract and influence policy makers); what are the group’s current lobbying efforts; key partner coalitions; do their partnerships influence policies at the local, state or national level; key obstacles; and spending allocations (consult the Center for Responsible Politics, www.opensecrets.org). In addition to investigating the interest group’s website and reviewing position statements and testimony, should consult media reports to obtain more information on the group’s current lobbying efforts.