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Rep. Veasey's chief fills prescription for a new job

Posted by Keturah Hetrick on April 7, 2021

Big Pharma has won over a Democratic chief of staff with 25 years of House experience.

Askia Suruma joined Eli Lilly this month as a senior adviser. Eli Lilly, one of the world's largest pharmaceutical manufacturers, spent $5.4 million on its federal lobbying strategy last year.

Suruma comes from the office of Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas), where he spent the last four years as chief of staff. He spent a large chunk of his Hill career with the Ways and Means Committee, working his way up to Democratic staff director. The Louisiana native has also worked for George Washington University's federal-relations team.