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The pharmaceutical industry, which has about two lobbyists for every member of Congress, spent $152m on influencing legislation in 2016, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.
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Pharmaceutical industry spent $152 million on influencing legislation in 2016
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- Chris McGreal
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{ "year": "2016", "source": "Center for Responsive Politics", "industry": "Pharmaceutical", "spending": "$152 million", "influence": "Lobbying" } - Subject Tags
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- September 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM (7 hours ago)
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- September 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM (7 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.
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