We cant lose ground. The new treatments can be extremely expensive and cost as much as 1,000 a pill. I understand the v. A. Has been able to negotiate with the Drug Companies to a lower cost. And ive heard estimates that v. A. Is instead paying closer to 600 a bill, is that correct . I you may not have a answer. I would like to not have to answer that question. We work very slowly and collaboratively with the manufacturers of those drugs and have been able to reach attractive arrangements for the continued purchase of those drugs. And we continue to have those conversations. My what im curious about is if maybe our veterans are maybe choosing to go to v. A. As opposed to the private care or tricare or other options because they might get access to this medication more easily and the doctors might be able to get the treatment done in a more timely manner . I think that is certainly the case. If a veteran who is medicare eligible was to go to a private provider, he would wind up with a v
House. While the nomination of solicitor general and after wednesday the senate will take a break for the rest of the week on the state work. Live coverage of the u. S. Senate on cspan2 the presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, the chaplain, dr. Barry black, the chaplain let us pray. Holy and gracious god, let your light shine out of darkness into our hearts. Today, fill our lawmakers with a knowledge of your purposes, providing them with the insights to accomplish your will. Inspire them to humble themselves under your mighty hand, so that you may exalt them in due time. Lord, keep them mindful of the great responsibility you have placed upon them, and may they trust your power to do through them more than they can ask or imagine. Watch over and guard them and their loved ones in their going out and coming in. Lord, thank you for your loving care and tender mercies that you provide us each day. We pray in your loving name. Amen. The presiding
Forms that can dominate any battlefield of the world today and i believe theyre concerned about their ability to respond in a conventional arena. Therefore, it is logical from their cave to continue to modernize sources including Nuclear Forces in all areas. The second piece is that also watch the power of our partnerships. They are challenging the status. Quo across europe in crimea in a number of areas, pushing into creative tension within our partnerships and alliances, which is another significant damage the United States has built over the last 20 years, sarah. I thank you under general. Thank you, mr. Chairman. And think to ask a few questions, maybe one before it leaves. General hyten, synchronizing our warfare efforts in years ago things were jamming radar and now cyberis a big part of this domain. Can you give us your thoughts on the interaction between Electronic Warfare the traditionalists i suggested and also the role of Cyber Command . Just your thoughts. As commissary. I
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