Opensecrets.org takes a look at the financial muscle behind the new leaders — such as Heath Shuler and Mike Ross — of the depleted Blue Dog contingent in the U.S. House.

Labor once was of importance to Mike Ross. This election cycle, Mike Ross — scourge of Obamacare — seems to be mostly owned by health care, insurance, real estate and finance lobbies. Health interests lead the way.

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