In 2003, PhRMA and other special interests in Washington overcame conservative opposition in Congress — including then-Reps. Mike Pence (R-IN), Jim DeMint (R-SC), Jeff Flake (R-AZ), and others —  to pass the largest social welfare program in a generation, Medicare Part D (the prescription drug program). But what nobody knew at the time was one member of Congress in particular was cashing in and preparing to walk through the revolving door to work for the pharmaceutical industry.

Guests:

• Former Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC) & former Heritage Foundation President
• Former Rep. Zach Wamp (R-TN) & Issue One ReFormers Caucus Co-chair
• Issue One Executive Director Meredith McGehee

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