Don Bohn

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Donald W. Bohn is the Vice President for State Government Affairs and a lobbyist for Johnson & Johnson.[1][2] Johnson & Johnson is an international health care company based in New Jersey. It was founded in 1886 and quickly expanded. Brands and products include: OneTouch glucose testing, Acuvue contacts, Listerine, Aveeno, Neutrogena, Neosporin, RoC, Band-aid, Tylenol, Splenda, Carefree and Visine. They also sell prescription drugs and medical supplies including Cordis and Ethicon.[3]

Ties to the American Legislative Exchange Council

Bohn served on the Private Enterprise Board of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) as of 2011.[4]

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References

  1. Center for Responsive Politics, Lobbyist Profile: Summary, 2011: Bohn, Donald W., OpenSerets.org lobbying database, accessed July 8, 2011
  2. New Jersey Business and Industry Association, NJBIA Honors Johnson & Johnson With Award for Excellence, NJBIA News, trade association newsletter, October 19, 2005
  3. Company Description: Johnson & Johnson, Hoovers, accessed December 2009
  4. American Legislative Exchange Council, Private Enterprise Board, organizational website, accessed July 8, 2011

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