prescription drugs

Why Manchin And Democratic Leaders Might Not Be Quite So Far Apart

It depends on whether Manchin cares about the bill's sheer ambition or just its increase in federal spending.
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Here's Why Democrats' $3.5 Trillion Legislation Isn't (Quite) As Big As It Sounds

It's a lot of money, but still less than the Great Society — and still not what they spend in Europe.
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House Democrats Opposed To Biden Agenda Actually Hail From Safe Seats

Corporate donations, not electoral fears, appear to be motivating obstructionist Democrats.
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The Coming Democratic Party Battle Over Prescription Drugs And Taxes

This week’s infrastructure fiasco was only a preview of the coming fight.
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A Massachusetts Democrat Flush With Pharma Cash Echoes Industry Talking Points

Rep. Jake Auchincloss’ objection to a key element of Democrats' prescription drug bill shines a light on the pharmaceutical industry’s enduring influence on Capitol Hill.
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Why The FDA's Approval Of A New Alzheimer's Drug Should Worry You

Aduhelm, a pricey treatment meant to stall mental decline, may be a case study in everything that's wrong with how America manages prescription drugs.
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Why Democrats Could Actually Pass Prescription Drug Legislation This Year

It's popular, they've done the work and even pharma loses once in a while.
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Trump's Last-Minute Push For Legally Tenuous Prescription Drug Cards

The administration is bypassing Congress and trying to rush the cards to seniors, with Election Day just weeks away. Can they really do that?
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Liberal Group Questions Trump Ties To Big Pharma As Drug Price Promises Fizzle

A nonprofit's new website and ad campaign spotlights former pharmaceutical executives now holding top administration positions.
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Bernie Sanders Floats 50-Percent Cut On Prescription Drugs If Elected

Other 2020 hopefuls including Amy Klobuchar, Kirsten Gillibrand and Elizabeth Warren have proposed measures to clamp down on the pharmaceutical industry.
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