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US Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar, who is running for Minnesota governor, criticized her Republican rival Lisa Demuth for not having a healthcare plan. Klobuchar has proposed lowering drug costs and premiums and strengthening the federal 340B drug program, which gives discounted drugs to eligible hospitals and clinics. She also wants to introduce a state tax credit to lower premiums as a substitute for federal Affordable Care Act credits that are due to expire in 2026.
Sen. Klobuchar Asserts ‘Stark’ Healthcare Difference in Minnesota Gubernatorial Race
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar accused her Republican opponent, House Speaker Lisa Demuth, of lacking a healthcare plan in their race for Minnesota governor. Klobuchar, who was speaking at a Maple Grove oncology clinic, outlined her healthcare proposals intended to lower drug costs and premiums.
Her proposals include strengthening the federal 340B drug program, a scheme that compels pharmaceutical manufacturers to offer discounted drugs to eligible safety-net hospitals and clinics, thereby generating revenue. Klobuchar criticised Demuth for not having a healthcare plan and for blocking a vote on the issue in the House.
The senator also plans to expand Minnesota’s bulk purchasing of prescription drugs and lower premiums via a state tax credit delivered through MNsure, promising to fund this from the state budget. She expressed her commitment to an audit of state government to ensure cost efficiency.
Klobuchar highlighted the difference in commitment to healthcare between herself and Demuth, accusing her opponent of supporting President’s cuts to Medicaid and failing to support the premium tax credits. While Klobuchar has prioritised healthcare, fraud, and housing in her campaign, Demuth has focused more on fraud, education and affordability.
In response to Klobuchar’s comments, a spokesperson for Demuth’s campaign argued that healthcare costs had doubled since Klobuchar was first elected and accused her of supporting failed policies. They insisted that, as governor, Demuth would support rural hospitals and ensure healthcare funds were appropriately allocated.
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