We need to identify avenues for lowering out-of-pocket costs, increasing competition, and promoting access to lifesaving innovation--and we need to do so in a fiscally responsible manner.
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In many ways, Medicare Part D reflects an unprecedented success story, coming in massively under budget, with low and stable monthly premiums--and with a generic drug dispensing rate of roughly 90 percent.
Today, I am introducing legislation called the Lower Drug Costs for Families Act, and what it will do is penalize pharmaceutical companies for increasing the price of their drugs faster than the rate of inflation.
Congress took a critical step toward addressing these challenges nearly 20 years ago, when we voted to enact Medicare's prescription drug benefit or Part D.
We have got to figure out how to strengthen Medicare.
When we talk about the need for greater transparency in the drug supply chain, that term can and should mean a few different things.
I have long championed efforts to improve prescription drug access and affordability for all Americans.
Some of the most lifesaving medications remain out of reach for far too many working families and seniors.
If you can peel off major people in the security forces and/or the military that changes the dynamics
Democracy is in decline, 17 years of consecutive decline according to Freedom House.
In a healthy democracy, elections must be free, fair, and transparent.
We need to do more than just pay lip service to democracy and human rights.
The Biden administration must not allow Taiwan to become the next Afghanistan.
We strongly condemn this and Mr. Lai should be released immediately.
The United States has been the largest and most robust supporter of democracy and human rights around the world.