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Now do the AMA-ADA PACs get their money's worth in services rendered?
On Dec. 1 a measure was before the House which would exempt doctors, dentists and other statelicensed professionals from regulation bv the Federal Trade Commission. The legislation would also strip the FTC of its antitrust power with respect to these professionals.
The antitrust powers have, in the past, been widely used to combat price-fixing, boycotts and other noncompetitive oractices.
To his credit. Rep. James T. Broyhill (R-NC) introduced an amendment to the measure which would have restored the FTC's antitrust authority.
But the AMA-ADA lobby would have none of it. It swung into action in opposition to the Broyhill Amendment. When the roll was called the amendment went down in defeat on a 195-208 vote.
Among those voting against it were, needless to say, the five Virginians. The original measure then was passed by a vote of 244-155.
Again needless to say. the five Virginians voted for it.
Was the PAC money a factor in their votes?
While it is admittedly impossible to answer this question with respect to individual lawmakers, statistics assembled by Common Cause contain disturbing evidence relating to the overall impact of
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