Stupak Becomes Lobbyist

[Donnachaidh]

http://www.opensecrets.org/news/2011/04/ceo-4-12-2011.html

FORMER MICHIGAN HOUSE MEMBER NOW LOBBYIST: OpenSecrets Blog has previously documented the ease with which former lawmakers and government officials pass through the "revolving door" between public service and the political influence industry, using their insider credentials to land what are often high-paying lobby jobs.

Former Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) is the latest congressman to follow the path already set by multiple former lawmakers this year, as The Hill reports that Stupak has been hired as a partner at lobbying firm Venable LLP.

While Stupak had served in the House since 1992, he garnered much notoriety during last year's health care debate. As OpenSecrets Blog reported, Stupak had fought against abortion rights provisions in the health care bill, but he ultimately supported passage of the legislation.

As a result, Stupak drew the ire of abortion rights opponents, and soon after health care reform was enacted, he announced plans to not seek reelection.


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