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On the recordMarch 23, 2000
I introduce the Save Money for Prescription Drug Research Act of 2000, a bill to deny tax deductions to drug companies for certain gifts and benefits.
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Pete Stark
California

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Introduction of a bill aimed at regulating pharmaceutical company gifts to physicians.

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