Then you would likely be surprised about how many nationalists we have that think the USA and its agencies can do no wrong. I know many business owners who would likely provide that information just because it would give them a sense of being special and helping the cause.

Frankly I would still assume that anyone who didn't do it out of some stupid patriotic pride definitely got paid, and they likely got paid through a shell company giving special contracts, or help with some government issues (environmental regulation, building approval, etc). Tax breaks or other direct cash methods don't really hide much for publicly traded companies.