Advice someone with impressive connections from wasting their time trying to influence the outcome of a political matter and express distrust towards politicians who promise to follow up.
Temp your connections sound impressive but don't waste your time. It's a done deal in the house and cowards are all talk and no action. Why fly to the east coast and wine and dine with the morons who are responsible for this mess? As far as them promising to get back to you that's called stalling.