Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, a close friend from the other side of the aisle, to establish the Children's Health Insurance Program, which provides states with funding for health insurance for low-income families with children.

FORBES: The Senate

At that point we were thankful all our loose ends were tethered as we got a close look at the shuttle's wings, inside the side hatch and even inside the engines.

FORBES: NASA Shuttle Exclusive

Their close relationship to Cabinet ministers and lobby correspondents give them influence - an influence that can hatch into a political career later on.

BBC: Hidden world of the political advisers