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Some (free) tips for lobbyists

Our source is an authority on this subject, having been on both sides of the fence – as both the recipient of lobbying and as a lobbyist.
• Know what you stand for. Be clear on your messages and tailor them to “the man on the street”. Don’t speak with 20 tongues.
• Be realistic and know [...]

Is it time for a truce in the disease wars?

When a disease or health problem hits the headlines, claiming a massive casualty count or economic cost, my first thoughts are often cynical.
Who is driving this and why?
When I investigate further, my cynicism is often reinforced. Often it’s a group lobbying for a particular treatment to be funded. Often the campaign is supported, whether directly [...]