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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBIG: House Democrats are calling the GOP's bluff on prescription drug prices.
BIG: House Democrats are calling the GOP's bluff on prescription drug prices.
NEXT WEEK: House will vote to give Medicare the power to lower prices of prescription drugs (HR3). CBO says it could lower as much as 55%.
QUESTION: Will GOP vote with PATIENTS or with PHRMA?
NEXT WEEK: House will vote to give Medicare the power to lower prices of prescription drugs (HR3). CBO says it could lower as much as 55%.
QUESTION: Will GOP vote with PATIENTS or with PHRMA?
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BIG: House Democrats are calling the GOP's bluff on prescription drug prices. (Original Post)
demmiblue
Dec 2019
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George II
(67,782 posts)1. She just mentioned that in her press conference a few minutes ago.
underpants
(182,787 posts)2. Well played.....again
We are doing anything!!!! They scream.
Well, heres something else on top of 400 bills/measures that have already been completed in the House. 275 were bipartisan. Heard that yesterday at the hearing.
safeinOhio
(32,674 posts)3. They will do what
Putin tells them to do.
Frustratedlady
(16,254 posts)4. If there was a big enough mark-up to allow 55% drop in prices...
the earlier cost was criminal. How can the pharmaceuticals mark up meds that much?
DetlefK
(16,423 posts)5. Meh. Rs will vote Yes, thenit goes to the Senate and the Grim Reaper prevents it from being voted on
This way the Republicans get to vote for it without it ever going into effect.
Autumn
(45,062 posts)6. Moscow Mitch will bury it on his desk. nt