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IndianaGreen

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Sat Aug-22-09 12:29 PM
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Obama's PhRMA Deal

Published on Friday, August 21, 2009 by The Real News Network

Obama's PhRMA Deal

Smith: Obama's strategy was to vilify the drug companies and then cut deals with them in secret

The unlikely union of Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America or PhRMA and the White House has many wondering about the true nature of this partnership. Especially taking into consideration the powerful lobby’s opposition to any kind of health care reform for years. The Real News spoke with Donna Smith, Community organizer for California Nurses Association, about drug industry's possible impact on the final legislation.

http://www.commondreams.org/video/2009/08/21-1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo65AG_5ZWM&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ecommondreams%2Eorg%2Fvideo%2F2009%2F08%2F21%2D1&feature=player_embedded

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Donnachaidh

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Sat Aug-22-09 12:33 PM
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1. change?

Really? In who's pocket?

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timeforpeace

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Sat Aug-22-09 01:31 PM
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2. Apparently not a big concern. Kinda like the wars' "opposition".

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bvar22

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Sat Aug-22-09 02:51 PM
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3. It is a big deal to me.....and 72% of Americans who support reform.

They are going to be sadly disappointed (Righteously PISSED) when they unwrap their Health Care Package and find a mandatory BILL from the For Profit Health Insurance Industry.

They WILL blame the Democrats.....and rightly so.

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tj2001

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Sat Aug-22-09 03:32 PM
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4. Just like Exelon

Edited on Sat Aug-22-09 03:41 PM by tj2001

Don't listen to the talk. Look at the outcome.

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nightrain

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Sat Aug-22-09 03:33 PM
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5. I am sooo disappointed in Obama.....

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