Members, Staffers Lead Lobbying on Engines

• By Kate Ackley
• Roll Call Staff
• Feb. 14, 2011, Midnight

The big-money lobbying battle over an engine — or two — for a new U.S. fighter jet has enlisted some of the biggest players on K Street. But with the issue poised for a pivotal vote in the House next week, the most influential advocates on either side collect their paychecks from Congress, not big defense contractors.