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ICYMI: Chairman Of Mylan (Makers Of The EpiPen) Was Paid $100 Million In 2016
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- The pharmaceutical company Mylan (who faced controversy last year for hiking the price of the Epipen) is facing backlash from its own investors for what some regard as exorbitant payrolls. For instance, one chairman made about $100 million last year.
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