http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/04/06/149714908/the-most...
I figured that's where Thomas got his 46k figure but it doesn't seem to be on their graph.
It is good to get the source though. So thanks for your reply.
For those who are interested, the sunlight foundation post is here: http://sunlightfoundation.com/blog/2012/04/02/housecommittee...
According to that post, the numbers were calculated at Planet Money's request, so there you go.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/04/06/149714908/the-most...
I figured that's where Thomas got his 46k figure but it doesn't seem to be on their graph.