Corporate Political Contributions and Memberships
Corporate Political Contributions Report
Abbott participates in the political process by contributing to U.S. state and local candidates and political organizations. We support candidates and organizations that understand how government actions can affect patients' access to medical advances, and that will work to promote an environment that fosters continued medical progress. Contributions to office holders and candidates are bipartisan and based on several criteria: policy positions that reflect Abbott's interests; representation of geographic areas where Abbott employees and facilities are located; relevant legislative committee assignments; ability to be elected; and need for financial assistance. Abbott's Government Affairs function, under the direction of a corporate officer, reviews and approves all corporate political contributions to ensure these contributions are consistent with the company's guidelines and in accordance with applicable laws.
Below are links to reports of Abbott's corporate contributions to political candidates, political parties, political committees and organizations operating under 26 USC Sec. 527 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Previous Reports (PDFs)
Trade Association Memberships
Abbott is a member of U.S. trade organizations that engage in lobbying and other political activity to champion and protect the interests of Abbott, our industry and most importantly, the patients we serve. Below is a list of these trade organizations to which Abbott pays dues of $100,000 or more per year.
Memberships in 2010 include:
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