Fox News reports that MIT economist Jonathan Gruber, whose work has been heavily cited by media throughout the health care debate, is engaged in a contract with the Department of Health and Human Services. Gruber is being paid $297,600.
Don’t expect the Washington Post, ThinkProgress, or Rachel Maddow to make any hay of this blatant conflict of interest. They’re too busy smearing those who disagree with Mr. Gruber.
Ed Morrissey has more analysis of this story here.
