In 2003, the company -- under pressure from some consumer groups -- said it would stop issuing racy catalogues and halt the publicationof its holiday book, which featured nude young adult models in sexually suggestive poses.
While one broadcast trade publication suggests that NAB lobbyists are paid to stop this sort of thing from happening, it is unrealistic to believe that the NAB is invincible, as provisions on unrelated bills can pop up seemingly out of nowhere and surprise everyone, especially when pushed through by powerful congressional leaders.