Another CR Likely, Shutdown Possible As Approps Efforts In Turmoil

The status of health agency funding and even the topline spending deal brokered by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is uncertain Friday (Jan. 12) as the Senate moves to take initial procedural action on yet another short-term continuing resolution (CR). The stalled process is also likely to delay action on priority health care legislation, including pharmacy benefit manager reform; the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and telehealth pandemic waiver extensions , as well...