Does money buy access in the health care debate? Check out this story from the Associated Press today.

The National Republican Congressional Committee has raised $1.3 million since June by targeting doctors and asking them to join in fighting "any proposal that creates a government-run health care system in America," the AP said.

In exchange for a $5,000 check, the doctors get face time with "key decisionmakers" in Washington, and "media training" on how they can enlist others to join the campaign, according to a brochure obtained by the AP. Contributors were promised "special closed door briefings" or recognition on a Web site.