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Okay, so she hasn't been lobbied by them.

Fine. Let's say she hasn't.

Just answer why there are exemptions to the "desperately needed" bill.

Pelosi hasn't been lobbied, but her husband owns a $17 million position in H.J.Heinz Corporation, which owns 74.5% of Del Monte, which owns StarKist Tuna after purchasing it from Heinz in 2003.

See the post by Caliban at this page.

Billionaire owner of Snapple, Arby's, and TJ cinnimon, Nelson Peltz is currently locked into a proxy battle with H.J. Heinz Corporations board of directors. When Heinz sold StarKist to Del Monte, the terms resulted in Heinz stockholders becoming 74.5% owners of the new Del Monte. Peltz, H.J. Heinz' principle non-family shareholder, is attempting to increase his influence within the company by obtaining another proxy seat. To better his cause, Peltz has enlisted the help of business/real estate investor Paul Pelosi, Nancy's husband. Paul Pelosi's portfiolio includes 3 huge Napa Valley properties in addition to a 17 million dollar position in the H.J. Heinz corporation.

Gotta just love the party of the little guy, don't ya?

You said, in part: Okay, so she hasn't been lobbied by them.
Fine. Let's say she hasn't.
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Why would Star Kist need to lobby her if she includes these provisions in legislation WITHOUT them lobbying her? A little nod nod, wink wink, it looks like from here.