Biden Plans to Broaden IRA Drug Pricing Rules in SOTU – Forbes
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During his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden stated his intention to broaden the terms of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the bipartisan infrastructure bill, in regards to drug pricing. His plan would involve the government negotiating drug prices for all Americans, not just those receiving…
DOE Offers $5M Prize for Solar Manufacturing Training Creation
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U.S. solar manufacturers and training organizations, including community colleges and unions, are set to…
Katie Britt Criticizes Biden in GOP’s State of the Union Response
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Senator Katie Britt of Alabama delivered the Republican Party's official response to President Biden's…
Super PAC Focused on Cryptocurrency Aims at Ohio and Montana Races that May Influence Senate Balance
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The crypto industry's super PACs, which have more than $80 million at their disposal, have identified the next political targets for the upcoming elections, including endangered Democrats in Ohio and Montana. The industry has planned to send out questionnaires to politicians to gauge their stance on crypto issues. Major industry players,…
Biden Targets Big Pharma’s Drug Prices in Union Address
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During his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden announced plans to lower prescription drug…
Part 3: Assessing 1st Year of Farm Policy with Inflation Act Funds
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The future of the Farm Bill, a key legislation for US agriculture, remains uncertain due to unspecified…
US Military Archbishop Condemns Finalized VA Abortion Policy
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The US Department of Veterans Affairs has finalized a policy allowing abortions in VA hospitals and clinics in cases where the mother's life is at risk or in instances of rape or incest. The rule also allows VA healthcare workers to offer abortion services and counselling irrespective of state restrictions. The policy has been criticized…
Red Tape Hinders Clean Energy Projects, BU Research Shows
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A survey by Boston University’s Initiative on Cities found that 60% of US mayors have seen little or no…
Latest Developments in Arizona Senate Race
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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., has announced that she will not seek re-election, turning the Arizona…
Biden’s 5 Domestic Policy Proposals in State of the Union
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President Biden has proposed allowing Medicare to negotiate prices for at least 50 drugs annually, an increase from the current target of 20. The proposal, which could potentially reduce federal spending by billions each year and influence lower drug prices for non-Medicare users, would require approval from Congress. However, the Biden…