Which of the Following Statements About Congressional Reactions to Contacts

Which of the following statements about congressional reactions to contacts between members of Congress and lobbyists is LEAST accurate?

A) Starting in 1946, lobbyists had to register with congressional officials.
B) In 2007, Congress passed an act effectively closing loopholes and leveling access to members of Congress.
C) A rash of scandals in the early twenty-first century contributed to congressional efforts to curb the influence of lobbyists.
D) Members of Congress can no longer accept outright gifts, meals, or trips from lobbyists.
E) Congress imposed rules in 2007 that mandated greater disclosure about the inclusion of earmarks in legislation.