Colorado Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette, who lost her primary, was knowledgeable about biopharma, if not always a friend to the industry.
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DeGette’s loss is a mixed bag for drug industryThe drug industry will lose a key Democratic lawmaker who was knowledgeable about the industry, if not always a friend.
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