In the not so surprising article, “On the Record: Perry Understated Merck Money” U.S. Rep. Michelle Bachmann sheds light on the motive that Perry might have had during his controversial order of the Guardasil shot in 2006. Perry lied about the funds he received from the drug manufacturer Merck and even got offended by the criticism he was given for taking the money.
Accusations started on Monday nights Tea Party debate when Michele Bachmann gave proof from the Texas Ethics Commission that Perry seriously underestimated the amount he was given from Merck. Perry has admitted to receiving $5000 and went as far as to say he was offended that people would accuse him for being bought out for such a small amount when he had raised about 30 million.
The Texas Ethics Commission, who’s goal is to promotes public confidence in government, supplied proof that Perry received $29,500 from Merck. The bulk of this money was given right before he ordered his Guardasil requirement for teen girls. We will never know if he is truly passionate about this health issue or why he pushed so hard for it because he was bought out. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and Perry should have known the truth would come out eventually.
Interestingly, the end of the article provides a link to viewers who want to see a detailed breakdown of who is contributing to the Perry fund. It’s definitely worth your time to view this link.
Articles like this add to the resistance of trust among politicians and people. I really indulged in this article because of the proof given to back up the accusations. For once its nice to read something and leave it not wondering if it is based off speculation.
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