Familiar Players in Health Bill Lobbying

Washington Post by Dan Eggen, Kimberly Kindy | Jul. 6, 2009 (Investigative Report)

Firms Are Enlisting Ex-Lawmakers, Aides

The nation's largest insurers, hospitals and medical groups have hired more than 350 former government staff members and retired members of Congress in hopes of influencing their old bosses and colleagues, according to an analysis of lobbying disclosures and other records. Full Story »

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by Anna Carter - Dec. 30, 2009

This article exposes an issue which we all, as Americans, should be aware of and concerned about. Our representative government has been hijacked by insiders and special interests, and endangers our democracy and freedom. This is one example of how this is happening.