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The Bought Off — Health Care Edition

See the details here. Make sure to look at the entire thing — there are great spreadsheets and other data here.

But as you listen to the back and forth of the health care discussion, be familiar with the Bought Off and treat their commentary accordingly:

TOP 10 SENATE RECIPIENTS:

McCain, John (R-AZ) $251,834
McConnell, Mitch (R-KY) $200,200
Baucus, Max (D-MT) $183,750
Lieberman, Joe (I-CT) $101,400
Chambliss, Saxby (R-GA) $98,600
Collins, Susan (R-ME) $96,500
Kyl, Jon (R-AZ) $90,450
Warner, Mark (D-VA) $89,700
Hatch, Orrin (R-UT) $85,903
Nelson, Ben (D-NE) $83,300

TOP 10 HOUSE RECIPIENTS:

Cantor, Eric (R-VA) $113,850
Camp, Dave (R-MI) $112,923
Pomeroy, Earl (D-ND) $104,500
Boehner, John (R-OH) $101,200
Deal, Nathan (R-GA) $100,000
Towns, Edolphus (D-NY) $87,750
Rogers, Mike (R-AL) $74,000
Blunt, Roy (R-MO) $72,800
Ryan, Paul (R-WI) $69,000
Tanner, John (D-TN) $68,500

Even better is a longer look at Max Baucus’ contributions. The Chairman of the Finance Committee in the Senate has been getting about $1500 per day in contributions from the insurance industry.

$1500 per day.

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