SBR Network
  • Home
  • About SBR
  • Topics
    • Business & Markets
    • Economy
    • Education
    • Entertainment
    • Finance
    • Food & Drinks
    • Healthcare
    • Home
    • News
    • Sports
    • Technology
  • Contact SBR
  • Pages
    • Team Info
    • Privacy Policy
    • Editorial Policy
    • Cookie Policy
No Result
View All Result
SBR Network
  • Home
  • About SBR
  • Topics
    • Business & Markets
    • Economy
    • Education
    • Entertainment
    • Finance
    • Food & Drinks
    • Healthcare
    • Home
    • News
    • Sports
    • Technology
  • Contact SBR
  • Pages
    • Team Info
    • Privacy Policy
    • Editorial Policy
    • Cookie Policy
No Result
View All Result
SBR Network
No Result
View All Result

Pelosi agrees to expand drug price bill to win support from AOC, other Democrats

mm by Richard Bell
1 year ago
in Healthcare
0
Pelosi agrees to expand drug price bill to win support from AOC, other Democrats
400
SHARES
2.4k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has brokered a deal with a key block of Democrats that threatened to derail passage of her sweeping bill overhauling drug prices.

Pelosi met late Tuesday with Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., and Mark Pocan, D-Wis., co-leaders of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. The caucus said the legislation didn’t go far enough and was threatening to oppose it on the House floor when it is voted on later this week.

The bill originally allowed U.S. health officials to negotiate the prices Medicare pays for at least 35 different prescription drugs. As part of the deal, Democratic leaders agreed to raise that to a minimum of 50 drugs. Pelosi also agreed to restore a provision of the bill that protects employer-sponsored health plans from drug price spikes.

“This is a huge victory for the American people!” Jayapal said in a tweet Tuesday night. “When we stick together, fight hard and with principle, we help improve lives for millions of people.”

The legislation is widely expected to pass in the House as early as Thursday.

The bill faced a partial setback earlier in the week after progressive Democrats threatened to vote against it in hopes of pressuring leaders to add more dramatic changes. New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a high-profile member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, told reporters Tuesday that she planned to vote against the drug pricing plan.

It’s unclear if Ocasio-Cortez now supports the bill. Calls to her office for comment Wednesday weren’t immediately returned.

Republicans remain against the legislation, saying it is highly partisan and has no chance of becoming law. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is likely to ignore the legislation and President Donald Trump has vowed to veto it.

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill would save Medicare $456 billion over a decade, but also keep eight new drugs from coming to the market.

Previous Post

Resident Evil 3 Announced for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, Release Set for April 3 Next Year

Next Post

House passes Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s drug pricing bill

mm

Richard Bell

When it comes to stories in the healthcare sector which are making ripples, and waves in the global market scenario, Global Market Release relies most on Richard Bell. His eye for detail, and skills when it comes to spotting stories which matter makes him invaluable to the team. His commitment to the healthcare sector proves him to be the best man for the job.

Next Post
House passes Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s drug pricing bill

House passes Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s drug pricing bill

  • All
  • Education
How to Gamble on Sports: The Ultimate Guide
Sports

How to Gamble on Sports: The Ultimate Guide

by Nicole Haley
January 15, 2021
0

According to a survey conducted last summer, about 33 million American adults said that they planned on betting on NFL...

Read more
Daniel Snyder the Team Owner and Dan Snyder the Community Leader

Daniel Snyder the Team Owner and Dan Snyder the Community Leader

January 14, 2021
Covid Safety: Foams, Sprays, Wipes- What is Better

Covid Safety: Foams, Sprays, Wipes- What is Better

December 29, 2020
What You Need to Understand About the SBI PO Question Paper

What You Need to Understand About the SBI PO Question Paper

December 29, 2020
What Is Mediclaim? Mediclaim Policy Vs Health Insurance

What Is Mediclaim? Mediclaim Policy Vs Health Insurance

December 22, 2020

Recent Posts

  • How to Gamble on Sports: The Ultimate Guide January 15, 2021
  • Daniel Snyder the Team Owner and Dan Snyder the Community Leader January 14, 2021
  • Covid Safety: Foams, Sprays, Wipes- What is Better December 29, 2020
  • What You Need to Understand About the SBI PO Question Paper December 29, 2020
  • What Is Mediclaim? Mediclaim Policy Vs Health Insurance December 23, 2020
  • Why choose fingerprint Jewelry? December 16, 2020
  • How to Get Instagram Likes with a Unique Content December 12, 2020
  • Tips to get Positive Vibes in Your Apartments December 2, 2020

Archives

  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
January 2021
M T W T F S S
 123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031
« Dec    
Healthcare

Covid Safety: Foams, Sprays, Wipes- What is Better

In the purview of the looming risk of the COVID-19 risk, there are certain safety and hygiene norms that you ...

December 29, 2020
Healthcare

If You’re Going to Wear a Mask, Here’s What You Should Know

Face masks are showing up more often as some states are seeing an up-tick in coronavirus cases. In states where ...

July 21, 2020
Healthcare

How to Effectively Deal with Difficult Emotions?

Emotions like sadness, pessimism, loneliness, anger, fear, depression, self-criticism, jealousy, rejection, etc. are difficult to ignore at times. But, negative ...

June 19, 2020
Healthcare

How To Get Ideal Hair Transplant Surgery In Delhi?

Hair transplant industry is growing rapidly in the present era as the demand of the procedure is very high. Hair ...

May 23, 2020
Healthcare

Visiting An ER: Don’t Downplay Potentially Serious Symptoms

The emergency room is treated by many people as a one-stop-shop for healthcare. This causes unnecessary strain on our medical ...

April 30, 2020

Categories

  • Business & Markets
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Finance
  • Food & Drinks
  • Healthcare
  • Home
  • Life
  • News
  • Sports
  • Technology

Recent News

How to Gamble on Sports: The Ultimate Guide

How to Gamble on Sports: The Ultimate Guide

January 15, 2021
Daniel Snyder the Team Owner and Dan Snyder the Community Leader

Daniel Snyder the Team Owner and Dan Snyder the Community Leader

January 14, 2021
  • About
  • Our Team
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Get In Touch

Copyright @ 2020 SBR Network.

No Result
View All Result
  • About SBR Network News
  • Contacting SBR Network
  • Cookie Policy
  • Editorial Policy
  • Get In Touch
  • Home
  • Home 1
  • Privacy Policy
  • Team Info

Copyright @ 2020 SBR Network.