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Drug Firms Counteroffer in Biden-Harris Lower Price Talks

TL/DR - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that all manufacturers participating in the first cycle of Medicare drug price negotiations have responded with counteroffers. The negotiations are part of the Inflation Reduction Act, a law aimed at reducing the cost of prescription drugs. In addition, the Inflation…

James Taylor Performs Classics at White House Event

TL/DR - Musician James Taylor performed at the White House to celebrate the recent passage of President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The event also featured speeches from President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which lowers the cost of energy, prescription drugs, and healthcare,…

Renewable, Nuclear, Geothermal Innovations Gain Billions

TL/DR - Under the Biden administration, landmark climate legislation passed in 2022 is driving the United States towards a green future with billions being invested in renewable energy, transmission lines, and battery factories. Key legislation includes the Inflation Reduction Act, projected to dramatically reduce CO2 emissions, and a bill to…

Expert Insights on Political Shifts

TL/DR - At a recent forum, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Sarah Hunt, president of the Joseph Rainey Center for Public Policy, discussed the lasting impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on clean energy development. The IRA has played a key role in bolstering domestic clean energy production and addressing global supply chain issues, however,…