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Three of every four major health-care firms has at least one former insider on its lobbying payrolls, according to The Washington Post's analysis. Former House majority leader Richard K. Armey (R-Tex.), left, represents a N.J. pharmaceutical firm. (Danny Johnston/Associated Press)
The nation's largest insurers, hospitals and medical groups hire more than 350 former government staff members and retired members of Congress in hopes of influencing their old bosses and colleagues, according to an analysis of lobbying disclosures and other records.
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