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Health lobbyists shape reform bill steering debate away from public option
A Northwestern University Medill CRP study shows 166 former aides and 13 ex-lawmakers lobbied 338 health care clients, totaling $635 million in two years. Insider lobbying boosted industry influence, steering talks away from a public option and toward private insurers while offering post-congressional job prospects.
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Washington
David Nexon
Medical Device Trade Association
Nexon
Massachusetts
Ted Kennedy
Congressional
Senate Democrats
Capitol Hill
Northwestern University
Medial News Service
Tribune Newspapers
Washington Bureau
Center For Responsive Politics
Congress
Emory University
Alan Abramowitz
Rutgers University
Ross Baker
Baker
Senate
House
Steny Hoyer
Maryland
Montana
Max Baucus
Phil Davis
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
Phrma
Medill/CRP research
Biotech
Amgen Inc
Biotechnology Industry Organization Trade Group
Ken Johnson
Bob Edgar
Common Cause
Edgar