The president – gearing up for an expected reelection announcement – aims to make the effort central to his policy and political agenda.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Insulin price cap championed by Collins stripped from spending bill by fellow Republicans
Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King both have sought to cap the drug’s price, which has shot up tenfold in the U.S. – but not other countries – in 20 years.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, New England, News
Federal task force to crack down on overprescription of opioids in the region
Four additional federal prosecutors will help local and federal law enforcement bring criminal cases against doctors and medical providers who are diverting opiates for profit.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, Politics
U.S. House passes $35-a-month insulin cap as Democrats seek wider bill
For the legislation to pass Congress, 10 Republican senators would have to vote in favor.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Bill aims to lower the cost of the most expensive prescription drugs for Mainers
The bill would ensure that Mainers pay no more for prescription medications than their Canadian neighbors.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Oklahoma court overturns $465 million opioid ruling against Johnson & Johnson
The Oklahoma Supreme Court weighed whether the company’s marketing and sale of opioids created a public nuisance.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Democrats reach deal on lowering drug prices; Biden upbeat on Manchin
Democrats are looking to cap out-of-pocket Medicare drug costs at $2,000 and reduce the price of insulin, as part of President Biden’s $1.75 trillion domestic policy proposal.
Posted inConnections
Rally to demand lower prescription drug costs set for noon Tuesday
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin County Democratic Committee and other local groups will be holding a rally to protest the unnecessarily high cost of prescription drugs at noon Tuesday in front of Dufresne Plaza at 72 Lisbon St. The rally is one of dozens of events across the country on a “People Over Pharma Profits” National […]