REMINDER: Burr and Tillis Voted Against Lowering Insulin Costs | North Carolina Democratic Party

North Carolina’s Republican Senators blocked a cap on out-of-pocket prices for insulin, making clear they’re siding with Massive Pharma over North Carolinians

Yesterday, North Carolina’s Republican Senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis voted towards the Inflation Discount Act, which incorporates vital measures to decrease well being care prices for Individuals compelled to shoulder excessive costs for life-saving medication.

“Whereas President Biden and Democrats are working day in and time out to decrease the price of pharmaceuticals, cut back the deficit, and struggle rising prices with out elevating taxes a single penny on center class households, Burr and Tillis’ vote underscores the GOP’s dedication to defending Massive Pharma and particular pursuits over easing prices for North Carolina households,” mentioned NCDP Spokesperson Ellie Dougherty. 

Washington Put up: Republicans block cap on insulin prices for hundreds of thousands of sufferers

• KEY POINT: “Republican lawmakers on Sunday efficiently stripped a $35 value cap on the price of insulin for a lot of sufferers from the formidable legislative bundle Democrats are transferring by means of Congress this weekend, invoking arcane Senate guidelines to jettison the measure.”

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