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Ocasio-Cortez Blasts GOP for Blocking Drug Price Reforms

3/14/2025

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemned the GOP for obstructing pharmaceutical reforms influenced by Elon Musk's social media activity.
She noted that broad support for the reforms diminished following Musk's posts.
Ocasio-Cortez called on Republicans to prioritize public welfare over online pressures.
The reforms sought to curb pharmacy benefit managers' power and lower drug prices for U.S. patients.

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemned the GOP for obstructing pharmaceutical reforms influenced by Elon Musk's social media activity.
She noted that broad support for the reforms diminished following Musk's posts.
Ocasio-Cortez called on Republicans to prioritize public welfare over online pressures.
The reforms sought to curb pharmacy benefit managers' power and lower drug prices for U.S. patients.