April 24, 2007

PhRMA's Tauzin To Raise Money For Richardson

NM Gov. Bill Richardson (D) is hosting a bevy of Washington's elite tomorrow at a $2300 per plate fundraiser in downtown DC.

Among the names on the invitation list: "Hon. Billy Tauzin."

That would be the former Republican congressman from Louisiana, currently the president of The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.

PhRMA is a bit of a bugbear for most '08ers.

Tauzin's spokesman, Ken Johnson, tells the Hotline: "He's had a long standing personal relationship with Bill dating back to their time on the energy and commerce committees."

Tauzin's presence and friendship reflect personal sentiment, not PhRMA policy, and Tauzin is representing only Tauzin tomorrow night, Johnson said. [MARC AMBINDER]

Posted at 10:17 AM

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