She testified before our legislature as a lobbyist for Purdue Pharma that OxyContin was a miracle drug with very few side effects.
SupportedKelly Ayotte, at New Hampshire Governor General Election Debate (WMUR)
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Why we checked itA specific claim about legislative testimony made by an opponent as a lobbyist for Purdue Pharma, with specific characterization of what was said — directly verifiable against legislative records.
What we foundCinde Warmington did testify before the New Hampshire legislature as a registered lobbyist for Purdue Pharma, and she did describe OxyContin as a miracle drug with very few side effects, as confirmed by the official hearing transcript and multiple independent news organizations.