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Congress Unites to Prevent Shutdown, Tackle Drug Costs

2/28/2025

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As the March 14 deadline looms, Congress is racing against time to pass a crucial spending bill, with the threat of a government shutdown hanging in the balance. Lawmakers are uniting across party lines to tackle the controversial practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), seeking to lower drug costs and enhance transparency in an industry often criticized for escalating prices and restricting access to essential medications.

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Story summary

As the March 14 deadline looms, Congress is racing against time to pass a crucial spending bill, with the threat of a government shutdown hanging in the balance. Lawmakers are uniting across party lines to tackle the controversial practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), seeking to lower drug costs and enhance transparency in an industry often criticized for escalating prices and restricting access to essential medications.