passed in congress last year without a single republican vote. the medications on the list include treatments for cancer and diabetes, and the program is projected to save taxpayers 98. 5 billion dollars over a decade. they agreed upon prices for the first round of drugs are scheduled to go into effect in 2026. several major drug makers, including merck and johnson & johnson, vile losses to delay these cost saving measures. we are here today with the firm belief the united states of america, no senior should have to choose between whether they are able to fill a prescription or fill their refrigerator with food, but yes. [applause] joining us now, democratic senator in klobuchar member of the senate judiciary
include treatments for cancer and diabetes, and the program is projected to save taxpayers 98.5 billion dollars over a decade. they agreed upon prices for the first round of drugs are scheduled to go into effect in 2026. several major drug makers, including merck and johnson & johnson, vile losses to delay these cost saving measures. we are here today with the firm belief the united states of america, no senior should have to choose between whether they are able to fill a prescription or fill their refrigerator with food, but yes. [applause] joining us now, democratic senator in klobuchar member of the senate judiciary committee. senator, i want to go to the pharmaceutical companies