Let's start with a special Website that USATODAY has :
Capitol Hill Properties provide Lobbyists with Special Access
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Here is a link to the Story that I think was the Subject of the A&A tonight ,,,
Lobbyists find more ways to bond with lawmakers
Ken Dilanian, USA TODAY
I believe the article was July 31, 2008....Website doesn't have dates....
So could it be that Keller of the NY Times is piggybacking on the USA TODAY interest in showing the extent of Lobbyists reach.,....but doing it highly selectively....
Thought you might be interested in this...see post #8 especially.
The circus continues, only the clowns change.