Drug Companies Spend Nearly $100 Million to Influence Congress

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Drug Companies Spend Nearly $100 Million to Influence Congress

 

The number of drug company lobbyists increased from 2001 to 2002, along with the

amount spent on lobbying activities. In all, the drug industry spent close to

$100 million--a record amount.

 

 

Drug companies are most interested in influencing issues related to

prescription-drug benefits for Medicare recipients, generic drugs, and imported

prescription drugs from Canada.

 

 

 

Bernie Sanders, Vermont's Independent Representative June 24, 2003

 

 

 

 

DR. MERCOLA'S COMMENT:

It is not surprising that drug companies are spending more and more money to

influence the government. It is important, however, whether you are a doctor or

a patient, to be aware of this practice.

 

It is just one more method the drug companies will use to promote their drugs as

a solution rather than the Band-Aids to cover up symptoms that they truly are.

 

While there are times when drugs are needed, please realize that, more often

than not, drugs are unnecessary and even harmful. Your body is a highly

developed system that has natural defense mechanisms in place to fight off and

prevent illness.

 

In order to keep your body’s systems working at their optimum level, you must

give your body the proper fuel. This includes:

 

Eating pure whole foods, not the highly processed concoctions that line most

supermarket shelves

Getting enough sleep

Exercising regularly

Addressing emotional stress with a method such as EFT

 

In my new book, The No-Grain Diet, I explain in detail how you can propel your

body toward health, achieve a healthy weight and limit chronic disease by

following these basic health principles.

 

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Drug Industry Has a Muscular Lobby Tries to Shape Nation's Bioterror Plan

 

Drug Industry Using Senior Group Fronts to Promote Own Agenda

 

Drug Companies are the Most Profitable Industry

 

Drug Companies Try to Unfairly Increase Their Profits Yet Again

 

 

 

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