Funding for Hill health care attack ads stirs controversy

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Funding for Hill health care attack ads stirs controversy

Indiana's largest health insurance provider covertly contributed to U.S. Chamber of Commerce television ads attacking Rep. Baron Hill for his stance on health care. According to Indiana Change That Works, the U.S. Chamber spent $395,672 in advertisements against Hill. The group claims AHIP collected between $10 and $20 million from Wellpoint and five other insurance companies they represent for the national advertising campaign while publicly stating they supported health care reform

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01/23/2010
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