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I asked the CVS Caremark CEO how much he’s charging for a $16 drug for multiple sclerosis. Answer: $6,229. Yeah, that‘s a 38,000% markup from this Fortune 10 PBM.
Rep. Jake Auchincloss 
Rep. Jake Auchincloss
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Rep. Jake Auchincloss
@RepAuchincloss
Dad. Marine. Massachusetts Congressman. Ban co-pays for Rx drugs. Build more housing, not more parking.
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Q: Is it time for the U.S. to lift restrictions on Ukraine for striking inside Russia?: “It's past time. Ukraine is undergoing a bombardment to its civilians to its infrastructure, to its troops And United States is handcuffing its ability to fight back if the
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I spoke withon how Ukraine is handcuffed by allies. The President must act fast to authorize the use of US-made weapons to strike deep into Russia. Hit Putin where it hurts: oil.
Violence in political discourse is never acceptable. I appreciate the rapid response by law enforcement & EMTs to the scene and remain in contact with local officials. I look forward to a thorough investigation of this incident by&.
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Our Baltic allies, with the most to lose from Russian escalation, are the countries most insistent that Ukraine hit back hard. They know the real risk of escalation is that Putin takes Kyiv. President Biden must authorize Ukraine to strike sites in Russia with US-made weapons.
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Good question - I introduced the bipartisan Pharmacists Fight Back Act to block PBM price-gouging abuses that raise premiums & co-pays and bankrupt community pharmacies. How you can help: call your Member of Congress & encourage them to co-sponsor the #PharmacistsFightBack Act.
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Dr. Laura Haynes
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Hey @DrJim4MS do you know about this? Is there anything we can do to stop this? x.com/repauchincloss…
Update: CVS Caremark is now charging $7,636 for a $17 multiple sclerosis drug.why are you marking up this MS drug by a record 47,000%? #PharmacistsFightBack
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Rep. Jake Auchincloss
@RepAuchincloss
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I asked the CVS Caremark CEO how much he’s charging for a $16 drug for multiple sclerosis. Answer: $6,229. Yeah, that‘s a 38,000% markup from this Fortune 10 PBM.
I am keeping the 2,977 Americans who lost their lives on 9/11 in my heart and mind today, and what was taken from them and their families. As a nation, we commit ourselves to freedom and democracy in their memory.
I hope every school district does this; and my legislation to raise the age of Internet adulthood to 16, from 13, is designed to support these efforts to improve academics & wellbeing.
The COVID ridership decline continues to challenge public transit. I’m introducing the Supporting Transit Commuters Act with two simple goals: to increase transit ridership & lower commuters’ costs. Under this bipartisan bill, employers can once again tax-deduct transit
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Handcuffing Ukraine’s use of US weapons isn’t cutting it against Russia’s indiscriminate bombing of Ukrainian civilians. The president must authorize Ukrainian strikes using F-16s & ballistic missiles inside Russia.
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I had a great time todaywith,,& partners in local government seeing the terrific updates about the Plainville Square Project! Amazing plans in the works to revitalize downtownand spur economic growth. #mapoli
Yesterday, ACT joined a press conference withwhere he introduced his legislation to restore commuter benefit tax deductibility for employers. Read more about the event and proposed bill here: bit.ly/47dyZAs
Handcuffing Ukraine’s use of US weapons isn’t cutting it against Russia’s indiscriminate bombing of Ukrainian civilians. The president must authorize Ukrainian strikes using F-16s & ballistic missiles inside Russia.
Guns are the leading cause of death for American youth. That’s a policy choice that Congress must fix with gun safety laws that save lives.
