Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/08/12/game-changer-and-reason-hope-house-passes-inflation-reduction-act “We’ve got more to do,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal said on the House floor. “But today, let’s celebrate this massive investment for the people.” JAKE JOHNSON August 12, 2022 Without the support of a single Republican, Democrats in the … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/07/09/letting-medicare-negotiate-drug-prices-would-save-us-nearly-290-billion-cbo “By empowering Medicare to directly negotiate prices for prescription drugs Congress can end the days of seniors missing lifesaving medications because they cannot afford them,” said Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. JON QUEALLY July 9, 2022 The Congressional … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/03/seniors-would-cross-party-lines-back-candidates-who-support-medicare-negotiating “This poll confirms that high drug prices are a top-of-mind issue for seniors when making voting decisions.” JAKE JOHNSON August 3, 2021 A survey released Tuesday by the Alliance for Retired Americans finds that seniors overwhelmingly support allowing … Continued