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Derailing Progressive Health Care Reforms

As Republicans fire away on health reform, big business is stepping up attacks too—lobbying and advertising guns blazing.

Mon Jul. 27, 2009 3:21 PM PDT

How Can We Expect an Industry That Profits from Disease and Sickness to Police Itself?

The health care industry has spent $134 million on lobbying this year to keep its profits high and public health in the shadows.

Tue May. 26, 2009 3:42 PM PDT
 

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