Schumer Wants To Up Pharma Reform Ante To $106 Bil. Via Medicare Rebates
Executive Summary
Sen. Chuck Schumer is looking to revive the idea of getting more savings from the pharmaceutical industry than the $80 billion already pledged toward health reform and is eyeing Senate floor debate as the venue
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