So much for transparency and working in the best interest of the little guy.
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Drugmakers Vowed to Campaign for Health Law, Memos Show
By Drew Armstrong on May 31, 2012
Drugmakers led by Pfizer (PFE) (PFE) Inc. agreed to run a very significant public campaign bankrolling political support for the 2010 health-care law, including TV ads, while the Obama administration promised to block provisions opposed by drugmakers, documents released by Republicans show.
The internal memos and e-mails for the first time unveil the industry's plan to finance positive TV ads and supportive groups, along with providing $80 billion in discounts and taxes that were included in the law. The administration has previously denied the existence of a deal involving political support.
As part of our agreement, PhRMA needs to undertake a very significant public campaign in order to support policies of mutual interest to the industry and the Administration, according to a July 14, 2009, memo from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. We have included a significant amount for advertising to express appreciation for lawmakers positions on health care reform issues.
Drugmakers Vowed to Campaign for Health Law, Memos Show - Businessweek
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Drugmakers Vowed to Campaign for Health Law, Memos Show
By Drew Armstrong on May 31, 2012
Drugmakers led by Pfizer (PFE) (PFE) Inc. agreed to run a very significant public campaign bankrolling political support for the 2010 health-care law, including TV ads, while the Obama administration promised to block provisions opposed by drugmakers, documents released by Republicans show.
The internal memos and e-mails for the first time unveil the industry's plan to finance positive TV ads and supportive groups, along with providing $80 billion in discounts and taxes that were included in the law. The administration has previously denied the existence of a deal involving political support.
As part of our agreement, PhRMA needs to undertake a very significant public campaign in order to support policies of mutual interest to the industry and the Administration, according to a July 14, 2009, memo from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. We have included a significant amount for advertising to express appreciation for lawmakers positions on health care reform issues.
Drugmakers Vowed to Campaign for Health Law, Memos Show - Businessweek