Liberal Democrats on Capitol Hill are spoiling for a fight over how to bring down the growing cost of prescription drugs. According to research from the Kaiser Family Foundation, per capita spending on prescription drugs has more than tripled since 1992. Nearly a quarter of Americans with prescriptions say they have difficulty paying for their medications.
“this Is The Moment To Throw Down”: Dems Clash Over Prescription Drug Prices
Kara Voght, Mother Jones
Wed, 05/08/2019 - 6:02am
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