In the second episode of k street, Maggie (Mary McCormack) asked Francisco (Roger G. Smith) if he has been speaking to Prince Bandar. Prince Bandar bin Sultan has been the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the U.S since 1983. He is scheduled to have lunch with New Mexico governor Bill Richardson today (9/25/03). Richardson first met Bandar when he was U.S. energy secretary. OPEC surprised financial markets (which fell sharply) on Wednesday by cutting exports for November and driving up the price of crude oil.The firm prepares to pitch their services to the Recording Industry Association of America. (thetvdb.com)