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Health Bill Author Baucus Reaps $1.5M From Industry

Finance chairman raked in donations while crafting measure

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 2, 2009 3:21 AM CDT

(Newser) – It's no secret that Capitol Hill is awash in money from the health-care industry but the amounts involved are far larger than many realize, according to a new report from a watchdog group. The Sunlight Foundation found that many senators—especially Montana Democrat Max Baucus,...   Read full story »

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