Physicians in Congress

When the 113th Congress convenes in January, it will have three physician senators and at least 15 physician representatives following the November 6 elections. Sen John Barrasso, MD, won reelection and will resume working with Sen Tom Coburn, MD, and Sen Rand Paul, MD. In Arizona, Democrat Richard...

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Published in:JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association 2012-12, Vol.308 (22), p.2327-2327
Main Author: Mitka, Mike
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Barrasso, John A
Bids
Carmona, Richard H
Coburn, Tom
Elections
Paul, Rand
Physicians
Senators
Winners
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Summary:When the 113th Congress convenes in January, it will have three physician senators and at least 15 physician representatives following the November 6 elections. Sen John Barrasso, MD, won reelection and will resume working with Sen Tom Coburn, MD, and Sen Rand Paul, MD. In Arizona, Democrat Richard Carmona, MD, the former US Surgeon General, lost his Senate bid.
ISSN:0098-7484
1538-3598
DOI:10.1001/jama.2012.111327