STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: One in three Americans would refuse a Covid-19 vaccine; pharma donates big-time to Congress
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was relaxing and invigorating, because that predictable routine of Zoom calls, deadlines, and what-not has, of course, returned. The world, after all, keeps spinning, no matter what. So the time has come to grab a cup of stimulation — or a bottle of water, if you prefer — and dig in for another busy day. On that note, here are a few tidbits to get you started. Hope your day is successful, and do keep in touch. …
The world’s biggest drug makers and their trade groups have cut checks to 356 lawmakers ahead of the November election — more than two-thirds of the sitting members of Congress, according to a new STAT analysis. This barrage of contributions accounts for roughly $11 million in campaign giving, distributed via roughly 4,500 checks from the political action committees affiliated with the companies. The examination focused on 23 of the biggest drug makers and the two major trade associations: PhRMA and BIO.
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