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August 17, 2009

Healthcare Industry Increases Donations to Lawmakers
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In other healthcare news, the Center for Responsive Politics reports
federal lawmakers collected about $15.3 million in donations from the
health sector between April and June. Pharmaceutical and health
insurance companies increased their contributions by eight percent,
while health professionals and hospitals maintained their rate of
donations.



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