7 CFR § 1944.657 - Restrictions on lobbying.

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# 1944.657 Restrictions on lobbying.

All applicants must comply with RD Instruction 1940-Q (available in any Rural Development office) which prohibits applicants of Federal grants from using appropriated funds for lobbying the Federal Government in connection with a specific grant.