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Former House majority leader Richard K. Armey, left, is one of several ex-congressmen working on behalf of health-care companies as a Senate committee considers legislation. Armey represents a New Jersey pharmaceutical firm.
Three of every four major health-care firms have at least one former political insider on its lobbying payrolls, according to The Washington Post's analysis. Former House majority leader Richard K. Armey (R-Tex.), left, represents a New Jersey pharmaceutical firm. (By Danny Johnston -- Associated Press)

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