[Ip-health] USTR hires Pfizer's Director of Govt Relations to run Congressional affairs

[Mike Palmedo]

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Since 2003, Mr. McCarthy has served as Director of Government Relations
for Pfizer. Prior to that, he was Assistant Director of Government
Relations (2001-2003). During his time at Pfizer, Mr. McCarthy was
responsible for international trade, intellectual property and tax
issues. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Mr. McCarthy
served as Co-Chair of the Business Coalition for U.S.-Central America
Trade which was charged with ensuring Congressional approval of DR-CAFTA.

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McCarthy to Take Helm of Congressional Affairs

USTR Press Release
02/03/2006

WASHINGTON =96 U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman today announced
Justin J. McCarthy will lead the Congressional Affairs team at USTR.
Since September 2005, Mr. McCarthy has served as Assistant USTR for
Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Liaison.

"My goal is to actively involve House Members and Senators from both
sides of the aisle in the trade agenda. Justin=92s work on Capitol Hill
and his successes in the private sector have demonstrated his
effectiveness in working with Congress," said Portman. "We intensively
consult with Congress on a bipartisan basis, and I know Justin will
continue to prioritize this important communication between USTR and
Capitol Hill."

Justin McCarthy =96 Assistant USTR for Congressional Affairs

In this role, Mr. McCarthy will now be responsible for overseeing
Congressional consultations and outreach. Mr. McCarthy first joined the
USTR team last fall to head up domestic outreach efforts to state and
local governments, the business and agricultural communities, labor,
environmental and consumer groups and advancing USTR priorities at
external events.

Since 2003, Mr. McCarthy has served as Director of Government Relations
for Pfizer. Prior to that, he was Assistant Director of Government
Relations (2001-2003). During his time at Pfizer, Mr. McCarthy was
responsible for international trade, intellectual property and tax
issues. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Mr. McCarthy
served as Co-Chair of the Business Coalition for U.S.-Central America
Trade which was charged with ensuring Congressional approval of DR-CAFTA.

Before joining Pfizer, Mr. McCarthy was Legislative Director for Mayer,
Brown & Platt's international trade practice (1998-2001). Mr. McCarthy
also served on the staff of Representative Thomas W. Ewing (R-IL) where
he handled trade and tax issues (1995-1998).

Mr. McCarthy earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science from
Stonehill College.



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