also took himself to an alec conference for a first-hand look. >> hi, i'm state representative mark pocanog. i'm outside the marriott on canal street in new orleans at the alec convention, american legislative exchange council. that was where you watch the interaction of a room full of lobbyists-free drinks, free cigars, wining, dining, many people just came from a dinner that was sponsored by some special interests, coming to a party that's sponsored by special interests, so they can continue to talk about special interests. >> this is from the new orleans convention. this includes a number of seminars that they held for legislators including one called "warming up to climate change, the many benefits of increased atmospheric co2." >> that 2011 alec conference, lo and behold, was sponsored by bp, exxon mobil, chevron, and shell, among others. another of its events featured guns. >> and this is the nra sponsored shooting event for legislators and for lobbyists -- free. >> there was even one offering free cigars. >> sponsored by reynolds american which is one of the biggest tobacco compani