[M. Dodge Thomas]

If that $370M number is anywhere near correct, one thing it does is put things in perspective: that sort of effort would dwarf that of all the other players combined - for example the total lobbying budget of the the National Assn of Realtors - which is considered a Washington Powerhouse - is $5.7 million/year.

[org.whodat]

The 370 million was spent over ten years, if your figure is correct, the realtor's spent 570 million in the same time period. Trying to protect the fraud income stream. Their contract does call for a willing and able buyer, not one breathing.