Posted on 11/18/2011 2:51:00 AM PST by Fred
A think tank founded by GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich collected at least $37 million over the past eight years from major health-care companies and industry groups, offering special access to the former House speaker and other perks, according to records and interviews.
The Center for Health Transformation, which opened in 2003, brought in dues of as much as $200,000 per year from insurers and other health-care firms, offering some of them access to Newt Gingrich and direct Newt interaction, according to promotional materials. The biggest funders, including firms such as AstraZeneca, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Novo Nordisk, were also eligible to receive discounts on products and workshops from other Gingrich groups.
The health center advocated, among other things, requiring that anyone who earns more than $50,000 a year must purchase health insurance or post a bond, a type of insurance mandate that has since become anathema to conservatives.
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“There is a large gap between consultants and lobbyists. “
yes the lobbyist typically has knowledge, experience and connections in the Government. Newt was being paid to help get the legislative concerns of those companies moved forward.
To say he was a consultant is not accurate.
Then tell me which of those stories about Newt "on the issues" in my truth file are false?
He’s mocking FR and feigning support for Palin.
They haven’t laid a glove on Romney, nor will they until he’s nominated. The fix is in.
Damn, now this poster is going back, researchig previous posts to use as arguments?
He's been non stop, 24/7, ALL HOURS for the last 4 days now.
It's got to be more than one person using a single sreen name.
Something is definately up here.
Interesting observation.
He’s mocking FR and feigning support for Palin in order to trash Newt.
Of course you are correct. Something is definitely up.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2809303/posts?page=143#143
Almost everyone of of you guys posted on that thread sneering at Newt and his new candidacy.
Now here you are trumpeting him as the savior of the GOP and the country.
The irony is rich!
Yep, a flame baitor.
Wonder what the mods are up to?
Okay, then I’ll venture to say he’s smashed all records for fortune amassed as a historical consultant.
Absolutely, I've thought of the exact same things.
The sidebar mod smacked him for spamming.
No, the “irony” is reality. It’s why Newt in now polling around 30%. Thanks to those of us who understand who and what Newt is without your constant and relentless demagoguery. You won’t change that fact one bit, no matter how hard you project your trollish ways.
You are a liar, I'm here attacking your troll tactics.
You cannot find one post from me supporting or criticizing Newt.
I've got over 17k posts, knock yourself out looking, troll.
N/S was so infatuated with this site that there is no way the troll could have left once he was banned.
Hell N/S was on here 24/7 preaching to all of us what his own views were, hell even when some of us refused to reply back he still posted his views.
I saw it, hopefully the kitties will soon be smacking him too.
You’re as stupid as they come, meaning, you’re no different than the Democrats and MSM. You aren’t changing anyone’s mind regarding Gingrich. But, hey, continue making an ass out of yourself. You’re only increasing our resolve.
ROTFLMFAO!
He has 2 accounts. (at least)
TIMBER RATTLER = VIRGINIA RIDGERUNNER
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