Sanders Backs Bill to Relieve Prescription Drug Shortages
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has cosponsored bipartisan legislation to address critical shortages of drugs to treat many life-threatening illnesses. “This legislation is a step forward in addressing drug shortages that have created a serious public health problem for many Vermonters and other Americans,” said Sanders, a member of the Senate health committee. Responding to requests from
Leahy, Sanders, Welch: In Another Milestone For Health Care Reform, In 2011, Vermonters With Medicare Saved More Than $4.8 M. On Their Prescription Drugs
…Shrinking The So-Called Doughnut Hole WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 – Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Congressman Peter Welch (D-Vt.) Thursday hailed new tallies showing that Vermonters with Medicare saved $4,849,624 on their prescription drugs in 2011 under health care reforms enacted through the Affordable Care Act. New totals released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Sanders, Other Senators Urge Komen to Reverse Planned Parenthood Decision
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is among nearly two dozen senators calling on the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation to reconsider its politically-motivated decision to cut off funding to Planned Parenthood. Last year alone, grants from Komen provided Planned Parenthood with roughly $650,000 in funding for breast cancer prevention, screening, and education. In many parts
Whitehouse Introduces “Buffett Rule” Legislation
The Paying a Fair Share Act will Ensure Million-Dollar Earners Pay at Least 30% in Taxes Washington, DC – Last week, in his State of the Union address, President Obama said: “Tax reform should follow the Buffett Rule.” Today, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced legislation to make that goal a reality and put an end to a tax policy
Leahy And Sanders Join Bill To Prevent July Interest Rate Hike On Stafford Student Loans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 – Vermont’s two U.S. Senators, Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Wednesday joined in introducing legislation to stop student loan interest rates from doubling this summer. In 2007 Congress passed the College Cost Reduction and Access Act, which reduced the fixed-interest rate on Stafford Loans from 6.8 percent to 3.4 percent, helping millions of American students
