269 - Congressional Grandstanding

Ever watch congressional hearings? Turns out there's a LOT of grandstanding by members of congress. Salacious clips find their way to the Internet making congress look like do-gooders and whichever corporate representative sitting in the hot seat look foolish, even nefarious. DL uncovers why congress, in fact, are terrible people as they mislead the public.

S H O W N O T E S

Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/column-jj-wants-congress-halt-litigation-funded-mass-torts-money-play-are-2023-09-13/

Statista: https://www.statista.com/statistics/266407/research-and-development-expenditure-of-johnson-und-johnson-since-2006/

CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/18/jj-sues-biden-administration-over-medicare-drug-negotiations.html

US House Committee on Oversight and Accountability: https://oversight.house.gov/hearing/unsuitable-litigation-oversight-of-third-party-litigation-funding/

J&J Filed Litigation: https://www.jnj.com/media-center/press-releases/protecting-the-healthcare-innovation-ecosystem