Then add this element to the picture...

"More than any president before him, Obama pledged to change the political culture that has fueled the influence of lobbyists. He barred recent lobbyists from joining his administration and banned them from advisory boards throughout the executive branch. The president went so far as to forbid what had been staples of political interaction — federal employees could no longer accept free admission to receptions and conferences sponsored by lobbying groups.

"The visitor logs for Jan. 17 — one of the most recent days available — show that the lobbying industry Obama has vowed to constrain is a regular presence at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. The records also suggest that lobbyists with personal connections to the White House enjoy the easiest access."

White House visitor logs show lobbying going strong - The Washington Post

But then again, I am sure there was a reason for this specific lie by the President. Not the lobbyists, mind you....business as usual for all parties but this president, as is his norm, makes it an issue at somebody elses expense, lies and does it anyway !