House Democrats grappled with drug affordability at a hearing Tuesday, finding more questions than answers as they sought means to control the rising cost of prescription medication.
The House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee hearing, called by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), is a step forward for Democrats who have haven’t gained much traction in the House to act on the rising drug costs. Several proposed bills by Democrats haven’t been taken up in committee, said Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), a co-chair of the steering and policy committee.
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