But, surely, you are not pushing back on the point in the Rand study, that a $10 increase in co-pay----

Just because a drug is prescribed does not mean a drug is actually taken according to the terms of that prescription.

We have got to change that if we are going to have better outcomes at lower costs.

93 percent of traditional Medicare spending goes toward the care of beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions.

I want to talk again about out-of-pocket costs to the individual consumer.

This is not just about the out-of-pocket costs of the drugs, and it is not just about what the government spends on the drugs initially.

I think we actually need a lot more research.

I do not see that as minor. I take it to be a good point.

These legislations... seem really unnecessary to see that these companies and interests are unanswerable to the public.

The Republican bills would elevate speed over safety, while opening new, huge swaths of new public land.

These bills are a relic of a bygone era.

It would put a barrier to anybody challenging decisions by essentially imposing a poll tax, or a speech tax.

These provisions are unwise and unwarranted.

Regulators should not impose rigorous standards at the outset that would discourage or inhibit States.

Nutrient trading has the potential to provide point sources with the flexibility needed to achieve water quality goals.

We need to make sure that we fully understand the risks and rewards before moving forward.

There has been a real attack on ag producers by the EPA in many regards.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Tragedy In Oklahoma