'How many more Americans have to die and suffer before Congress has the guts to end this greed?' asked SenSanders.
in October that as congressional Democrats worked throughout 2021 to craft a drug-price reform plan—aiming to fulfill one of their longstanding campaign promises—the pharmaceutical industry delivered cash to"key lawmakers with surgical precision."
"Rep. Scott Peters received the most money of any member of Congress, with $63,900 in contributions in the first half of the year," the outlet found."Next in line was Sen. Robert Menendez , who accepted $49,300, the most of any senator this year despite not facing reelection until 2024."in the U.S. also faced intense opposition from the pharmaceutical industry.
"Public housing residents have endured devastating fires, the cost of insulin and other prescription drugs continue to crush working people, and parents are desperate for child care support," said Jayapal."This desperately needed relief cannot be delayed any longer."
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