August 30, 2023
National News
Idalia projected to hit Florida as Category 4 hurricane with 'catastrophic' storm surge
Hurricane Idalia strengthened to a dangerous Category 4 storm Wednesday morning as it steams toward Florida’s Big Bend region and threatens to unleash life-threatening storm surges and rainfall.
apnews.com/article/florida-hurricane-idalia-2136985ceea53f5deb600c43aeea1138
10 drugs targeted for Medicare price negotiations as Biden pitches cost reductions
President Joe Biden is touting his administration's efforts to lower medical costs. Officials on Tuesday announced the first 10 drugs that would be targeted for Medicare price negotiations.
apnews.com/article/medicare-prescription-drug-negotiations-biden-inflation-2bf6775c3431111a2cd03fd033caefa7
August 29, 2023
“For far too long, Americans have paid more for prescription drugs than any major economy. And while the pharmaceutical industry makes record profits, millions of Americans are forced to choose between paying for medications they need to live or paying for food, rent, and other basic necessities. Those days are ending,” President Joe Biden declared today.
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