Mr. Bromberg, whom The Washington Post once called the “dean of Washington health lobbyists,” was known for being tough but resolutely pragmatic. Dan Rostenkowski, the Illinois Democrat who chaired the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, encouraged the first lady to meet with Mr. Bromberg. A pianist and jazz enthusiast, Mr. Bromberg sang alongside Art Garfunkel with the celebrated Kingsmen a capella group at Columbia University. With his wife of 48 years, the former Marlys Bach, Mr. Bromberg founded the Health Coverage Foundation, which helps low-income families obtain private health-insurance coverage. Mr. Bromberg was urged to run for office after his mentor, Tenzer, left Congress in 1968.

Source: Washington Post August 16, 2016 11:15 UTC