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Janice Schakowsky: I believe they are holding American consumers hostage.

On the recordMay 20, 2019
I believe they are holding American consumers hostage.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Schakowsky criticizes the pharmaceutical industry for high drug prices affecting consumers.

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