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Wendell Potter

Freelance Analyst  The Center for Public Integrity

Following a 20-year career as a corporate public relations executive, Potter left his position as head of communications for CIGNA, one of the nation’s largest health insurers, to show the world the dark inner workings of the insurance industry. He has testified before Senate and House committees, briefed several members of Congress and their staffs, appeared with lawmakers at several press conferences, spoken at more than 100 public forums, and has been the subject of numerous articles in the U.S. and foreign media. His new book is called Deadly Spin: An Insurance Company Insider Speaks Out on How Corporate PR Is Killing Health Care and Deceiving Americans.

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Ryan plan off-loads risk to beneficiaries

Lumps of coal to Obama, Wyden, Ryan and PolitiFact

An insurance company hesitated, and a young woman passed away

Behind the scenes jockeying over what benefits will be required of health insurers

Despite studies showing low-quality health care in Texas, Rick Perry dodges questions on his record

Insurers' flimsy claims about new costs reflect a well-worn playbook

Consumer advocates worried insurers are influencing health reform rules behind closed doors

Americans pay more for health care than anyone in the world, but our system is not the best

Special interest stranglehold on Congress stifles meaningful health care reform

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