Health
Democratic Leaders Rake in Corporate Cash as ‘the Squad’ Sticks With Small Donors
A Sludge analysis of new second-quarter campaign finance reports has found that the Democratic leaders in the House combined to take in nearly $1.2 million in contributions from corporate and trade association PACs.
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Days After Taking Money from Big Pharma, Bucshon Criticized Trump’s Drug Price Disclosure Rule
By Donald Shaw Health Primary category in which blog post is published
Donna Shalala Opposes Florida Drug Import Bill, and So Do Her Pharma Lobbyist Donors
By Alex Kotch Health Primary category in which blog post is published
Private Equity’s Latest Scheme: Closing Urban Hospitals and Selling Off the Real Estate
By Mike Elk Finance Primary category in which blog post is published
These Corporations and Public Charities Funded the State Abortion Bans
By Alex Kotch Health Primary category in which blog post is published
Health Industry Lobbyists Pump More Money into Democrats’ Congressional Campaign Arm
Lobbyists who represent health industry companies and trade groups campaigning against Medicare for All have become valuable fundraising assets for the DCCC.
Richard Neal Says He Supports the Striking Stop & Shop Workers
His record on Medicare for All, and his cozy relationship with the health insurance and pharmaceuticals industries, says otherwise.
Top Hospital Lobbyist Predicts Pelosi Will Block Vote on Medicare for All
Medicare for All opponents have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Pelosi and House Democratic leaders.
Under Investigation for Marketing to Teens, Juul Hires a Powerful Insider in Massachusetts
Vape company Juul adds former Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley to its government affairs team as current Massachusetts Attorney General, Maura Healey, goes after the company for targeting teens.
As it Works to Stifle Primary Challengers, DCCC Takes More Money from Corporate Lobbyists
A number of lobbyists representing major health insurers and oil and gas giants are bundling big checks for the DCCC.
As They Profited From the Opioid Crisis, Sacklers Funded Anti-Muslim Network
The family that owns OxyContin producer Purdue Pharma donated to anti-Muslim hate groups and other organizations headed by well-known anti-Muslim figures.
Capuano’s Trip Through the Revolving Door: From Medicare-for-All Supporter to Health Industry Lobbying Firm
This could make for some awkward lobbying conversations.
STOCK TICKER: Wife of Rep on Health Subcommittee Is Trading Health Stocks
As Illinois Democratic Rep. Bradley Schneider helps craft health care legislation, his wealthy wife has been buying and selling investments in health care companies.
New Health Subcommittee Chair Has Taken More Pharmaceutical Money Than Any Other Rep
California’s Anna Eshoo has sponsored legislation backed by the pharmaceutical interests funding her campaigns.
