Okay, politicians lie.

They even lie blatantly.

But sometimes, the lie is so bald-faced, it just takes your breath away.

Let’s take the so-called Progressive Caucus.

Peter Orszag is one of the key architects of the White House health care overhaul.

Orszag is the director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Last week, the Associated Press reported that White House officials – including Orszag – met early and often with health care industry lobbyists as it was developing its health care overhaul earlier this year.