Ftcr: Drug Industry Contributed $116,563 to Senate Committee; Vote On 'Red Herring' Reform Today
U.S. Newswire › April 13, 2005
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 13 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Members of the Senate Health Committee -- who will vote on unnecessary and potentially harmful prescription drug legislation today -- have received $116,563 in campaign contributions from drug manufacturers since 2003, according to the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR).
FTCR said the bill is not necessary because it provides a voluntary drug discount program that drug manufacturers could participate in if they choose, without legislation. FTCR said that the bill is being used as a roadblock to future reforms.See the full content of this document
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Ftcr: Drug Industry Contributed $116,563 to Senate Committee; Vote On 'Red Herring' Reform Today
"The drug industry is pushing a poison pill to give the perception that the problem of overpriced prescription drugs has been solved. This sham p...
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