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<i>The Atlantic</i> Politics & Policy Daily: Better Call Cohen

Shortly after Trump was inaugurated as president, Novartis, one of the world’s largest drug companies, signed a $1.2 million contract with Michael Cohen for consulting work, the company disclosed Wednesday.
Source: Mary Altaffer / AP

-Written by Elaine Godfrey (@elainejgodfrey)


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  • Shortly after Trump was inaugurated as president, Novartis, one of the world’s largest drug companies, with Michael Cohen for consulting work, the company disclosed Wednesday. Cohen’s banking transactions have come under increased scrutiny after alleged that Cohen had financial connections

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