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April 21, 2021 12:03 PM Connor Sarles
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PC: Cathy McMorris Rodgers
SPOKANE, Wash. Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers introduced the ‘Lower Costs, More Cures Act’ on Wednesday, with the goal of lowering drug prices for families in the state.
McMorris Rodger’s Office says the act is meant to be an alternative to the House Democrats’ drug pricing bill, arguing it would stifle innovation and make the U.S. “reliant on China.”
“Individuals and families in Eastern Washington should not have to live in fear over how they will pay for their prescription medications, especially when they are living with a rare or chronic illness,” said McMorris Rodgers. “This legislation is about building on the progress we’ve made with 21st Century Cures to help bring more generic drugs to market faster, make insulin more affordable for our loved ones, lower out-of-pocket spending for seniors, boost access to new medicines