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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)

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