Ex-Michigan US Rep. Stupak in Washington law firm
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Ex-Michigan U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak has been named a partner at a top Washington lobbying and law firm.
The Democrat from Menominee played a key role in the passage of President Barack Obama's health care legislation. He didn't seek re-election in 2010.
Venable LLC announced Monday that Stupak will serve as a partner in its legislative and government affairs practice.
Venable has a large stable of former lawmakers and government officials, including ex-Sen. Birch Bayh of Indiana and ex-Transportation Secretary James Burnley.
Stupak served on the House's Energy and Commerce Committee during 18 years in Congress, chairing its subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
He's also serving as a fellow at Harvard University's Institute of Politics.
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