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Politics : The Obama - Clinton Disaster

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To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (17378)8/14/2009 1:39:58 PM
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Six Lobbyists Per Lawmaker Work on Health Overhaul
bloomberg.com

More than 1,500 organizations have health-care lobbyists, and about three more are signing up each day. Every one of the 10 biggest lobbying firms by revenue is involved in an effort that could affect 17 percent of the U.S. economy.

The health-care industry also contributed $20.5 million to federal candidates and the political parties during the first six months of the year, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Nevada Democrat who is up for re-election next year, received $382,400, more than any other lawmaker.
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