Billy Tauzin
Wilbert Joseph Tauzin II (IPA: ['bɪli 'toʊzɛ̃]; born June 14, 1943) is an American lobbyist and politician.[1] He was the President and CEO of PhRMA, a pharmaceutical company lobby group. Tauzin was also a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1980 to 2005, representing Louisiana's 3rd congressional district.[2]
Billy Tauzin | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 3rd district | |
| In office May 22, 1980 – January 3, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | David Treen |
| Succeeded by | Charlie Melançon |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1973–1980 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wilbert Joseph Tauzin II June 14, 1943 Chackbay, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (1972–1995) Republican (1995–present) |
| Spouse(s) | (1) Gayle Clement Tauzin (2) Cecile Bergeron |
| Education | Nicholls State University (BA) Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge (JD) |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer, lobbyist |
References
- Eggen, Dan (February 12, 2010). "Billy Tauzin, key player in health-care push, leaving PhRMA". Washington Post. Retrieved 2010-02-13.
- Potter, Wendell; Penniman, Nick (March 2016). Nation on the Take: How Big Money Corrupts Our Democracy and What We Can Do About It. Bloomsbury. ISBN 9781632861108, excerpt published as "The Lobbyist Who Made You Pay More at the Drugstore". billmoyers.com.
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