Sen. Pryor in health care reform debate

During Oct. 24 Senate floor discussion of health care reform, Majority Leader Mitchell (Maine) commended Pryor (D-Ark.) for his "action and involvement in this area" and noted Pryor's "particular interest in ...prescription drugs." Mitchell then called on Pryor to discuss pharmaceuticals, underscoring the growing recognition Pryor is getting for his interest in the subject. Mitchell said that while action on health care reform is not possible this calendar year, he intends for the Senate to vote on reform legislation during the current Congress....