Lawyers Seek to Halt Purdue Pharma Political Contributions

Lawyers Seek to Halt Purdue Pharma Political Contributions
Cars pass Purdue Pharma headquarters in Stamford, Conn., on Sept. 12, 2019. Frank Franklin II/AP, File Photo
The Associated Press
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OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma should not be able to make any more political contributions without a judge’s permission, lawyers for its creditors said in a court filing.

The issue came up this week after it was reported that the company, which has a long history of influencing policymakers, made contributions to national associations representing state attorneys general and governors.