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.
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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
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