From the District of Corruption Cynicism Generator
Former House speaker and unrepentant smoker John Boehner has joined the board of tobacco giant Reynolds American Inc. The former GOP congressman from Ohio is widely known for his cigarette habit — he generally smokes Camel Ultra Lights, which are made by Reynolds — as well as his close ties to the tobacco industry.
He once handed out campaign checks from tobacco interests on the House floor, a move he later said he regretted. [but, obviously, not a lot.]
There is a twist to Boehner’s new corporate gig. He will apparently be helping the company stop kids from smoking, or so says his spokesman.
Boehner Gets a Smokin' New Job, Deirdre Shesgreen, USA Today, Sept. 15, 2016
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