Insurance industry battles bill mandating mental health coverage

By Kevin Bogardus

WASHINGTON, August 13, 2002 — James Hackett learned about the inequities in the coverage of mental health services after his teenage daughte

Excerpts from this story referencing "insurance interests":

"… legislation. According to the Center for Responsive Politics, since 1990, insurance interests have contributed approximately $175 million dollars to the campaign commit …"

"… e Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) has received approximately $320,000 from insurance interests since 1994. Majority Whip Tom DeLay (R-Texas) and Representative Anne Nort …"

"… irman, Representative Michael Bilirakis (R-Fla.), has enjoyed the favor of insurance interests. CRP reports that Bilirakis has received insurance money up to approximate …"