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January 11, 2008 - 3:44pm

Andrews defends campaign contributions from company at center of Christie-Ashcroft controversy

Stuart Essig, a Director of medical device manufacturer Zimmer Holdings, has contributed $11k to Rep. Rob Andrews' campaignsStuart Essig, a Director of medical device manufacturer Zimmer Holdings, has contributed $11k to Rep. Rob Andrews' campaignsRep. Rob Andrews is defending his acceptance of $11,000 in campaign contributions from a Zimmer Holdings director. Zimmer, an Indiana-based medical device manufacturer, agreed to a $311 million settlement with the Department of Justice -- ending a federal investigation into allegations that they paid off surgeons to use their products.

Plainsboro resident Stuart Essig, a former Goldman Sachs managing director, is one of five members of Zimmer’s Board of Directors. His contributions have come between 2003 and 2007.

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