By Kevin McCauley
Becton Dickinson & Co. is using APCO Worldwide as its D.C. lobbyist for healthcare issues.
Former Democratic U.S. Senator Don Riegle spearheads the push for the medical supplies and diagnostic products company. He chairs APCO’s government relations practice and serves on the independent firm’s international advisory council.
BD earned $1.3B on $7.3 revenues in fiscal 2010. The company has embarked on a $1.5B stock repurchase program in the aftermath of the sale of ophthalmic and surgical blades unit. It shares are trading at $83.23, near their $85.69 52-week high.
Franklin Lakes, N.J.-based BD employs 29,000 people.
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