Welch: Dems Must Capture Drug Savings Before Battle Over Health Care

By Amy Lotven / April 26, 2021 at 8:57 PM
Updated Story Vermont Rep. Pete Welch (D-VT) said Monday (April 26) that House Democrats have numerous good ideas on how to spend the $456 billion or so that could be gleaned through government negotiation and other policies in their drug-pricing bill, but they need to focus on ensuring the legislation can pass before fighting over other health care investment priorities. Many Americans say the cost of health care is their biggest concern and there is no area...


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