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White House invited med industry execs in early

July 23, 2009 By The Associated Press  SHARON THEIMER (Associated Press Writer)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Administration officials began talking privately to major players in the health care industry within a few weeks of President Barack Obama's inauguration, a newly released list of White House visitors shows.

During his presidential campaign, Obama promised to hold lobbyists at arm's length and make his administration the most transparent ever.

Obama on Wednesday night...

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