On the recordFebruary 9, 2016
The Republicans put it in by caving to the pharmaceutical industry and tied the hands of the Secretary.
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congress.govThe Republicans put it in by caving to the pharmaceutical industry and tied the hands of the Secretary.
McDermott criticizes Republicans for limiting drug price negotiations in Medicare.
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