Informal visits to offices of K.I. students' hometown representatives. Visit Library of Congress . The third most senior member of the Senate, Ted Kennedy has long been considered a leading voice in the Democratic Party nationally. He is closely associated with health care issues and his high profile work on the Labor, Judiciary, and Armed Services Committees. Sue Hunt, Terry.
Bus departs for city.
Visit to National Archives Building. Tour of the White House . Report to East Appointments Gate. Meeting with Mr. Christopher Manthos , researcher, writer, and lobbyist for the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action . The NRA-ILA is one of the most influential and successful lobbying organizations in Washington, specializing in a narrow range of issues involving firearms regulation and the Second Amendment.