Michael LaRosa left the White House, where he was first lady Jill Biden’s top spokesperson and also served as special assistant to President Joe Biden.
The drugmaker behind weight loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy has hired its third new lobbying firm in as many months as the company pushes lawmakers to make the blockbuster drugs eligible for coverage under Medicare.
Biden called on the Hill to pass legislation curbing so-called junk fees like ticket fees for live events, certain airline fees and early termination fees for telecom services.