Drug lobby gave $9.4 million to nonprofits that spent big on 2010 election

By Michael Beckel

Pharmaceutical lobby gave $9.4 million to five different politically active nonprofits in 2010

Excerpts from this story referencing "Action Network":

"… h together received nearly half of the funds.The groups were: the American Action Network, the American Future Fund, Americans for Tax Reform, America’s Families …"

"… RMA's largest gift in 2010 was a $4.5 million contribution to the American Action Network, a conservative 501(c)(4) that spent big money on a half-dozen high-profil …"

"… rce, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.Overall, the American Action Network reportedly raised more than $30 million in 2010, meaning PhRMA alone was r …"

"… rom PhRMA did not immediately respond to requests for comment.The American Action Network was launched during the 2010 election cycle by top Republicans including f …"