Note : Secret government - controlled information is public under Freedom of Information Act . White House battling suit over influence of conservative Christian leaders . Separate legal action against alleged lobbyist visited White House . Records have been a key investigative tool for advocacy groups and Congress .
Judge : Secret Service-controlled log is public under Freedom of Information Act . White House battling suit alleging influence of conservative Christian leaders . Separate legal action finds convicted lobbyist visited White House . Records have been a key investigative tool for advocacy groups and Congress .