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Wednesday, July 15, 2009 4:42 PM

Stark Fundraiser Timing Raises Eyebrows

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A K Streeter sent me a copy of an invitation to a July 21 dinner and fundraiser for Rep. Pete Stark, D-Calif., chair of the House Ways & Means health subcommittee.

The fundraiser's lead sponsor is the American Occupational Therapy political action committee, and the event is co-sponsored by the American Podiatric Medical Association PAC, the American Dietetic Association PAC, and the American Speech - Language-Hearing Association PAC. These are all groups that have a stake in health care reform.

"Probably not the best timing for this," the person noted in reference to the fact that the House Ways & Means Committee is to begin marking up the House Democrat's massive health care reform overhaul legislation later this week.

See the invitation here: Stark fundraiser.pdf

Stark's press secretary couldn't reached for comment.

(Photo of Stark by Rick Bloom)

5 Responses

 

Responded on July 16, 2009 11:14 AM

Kent

Wel, it's cheaper than buying the access to the WaPo! That'll set you back a cool $25K!

Responded on July 15, 2009 11:39 PM

lars pardo

politics for sale....hope pelosi censors him, or obama mentions him in a speech.

Responded on July 15, 2009 11:38 PM

Me

Please name Names.

Sunlight is the best disinfectent.

Responded on July 15, 2009 11:18 PM

xargaw

Shame on him. I hope his constituents give him h**l!

Responded on July 15, 2009 8:42 PM

Julianne

Look at the invitation and the PRICE TAG--

http://undertheinfluence.nationaljournal.com/Stark%20fundraiser.pdf


Have a comment on this conflict of interest? Send it to Starks' Committee for Re-Election.
Pete.Stark@fraioliassociates.com

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