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Drugmakers have poured close to $2.5bn into lobbying and funding members of Congress over the past decade.
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Drugmakers spent close to $2.5 billion on lobbying and funding Congress over the past decade
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0.900
Claim Maker
Chris McGreal
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "industry": "Pharmaceutical",
    "spending": "$2.5 billion",
    "recipient": "US Congress",
    "timeframe": "Past decade"
}
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Created
September 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM (10 hours ago)
Last Updated
September 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM (10 hours ago)

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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/oct/19/big-pharma-money-lobbying-us-opioid-crisis

Pharmaceutical industry lobbying and campaign contributions heavily influence US politics, hindering efforts to curb the opioid crisis. This influence is seen in legislation, impacting drug pricing and the DEA's ability to regulate opioid distribution.

Opioid Crisis
Pharmaceutical Industry
Lobbying
US Politics
Campaign Finance
Healthcare Policy

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