Neal Now In Line For W&M Ranking Dem -- A Move Seen As Positive For Rx Makers

Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA) is now expected to be tapped ranking Democrat on the House Ways & Means Committee, a positive development for brand drug makers because Neal has defended the industry more aggressively than Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA), who was vying for the same position before being named as California attorney general Thursday (Dec. 1). However, lobbyists and consultants say the makeup of the rest of the committee is equally important as who gets the ranking Democrat spot. There...