And so, another working will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too soon, yes? This is, you may recall, our treasured signal to daydream about weekend plans. Our agenda is rather modest this time around. We plan to catch up on our reading, hang with one of our short people, take a long stroll or two, and putter around the castle. And what about you? Summer is in full swing, which means this is a lovely time to enjoy the great outdoors — beaches, lakes, and mountains are beckoning. You could also make time to check in on someone special. Or simply plan the rest of your life. Well, whatever you do, have a grand time. But be safe. Enjoy, and see you soon. …
As House Democrats hash out a proposal empowering the federal government to negotiate lower drug prices, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is taking it a step further and pushing a plan that could benefit even those Americans with private health insurance, Kaiser Health News says. A draft plan spearheaded, but not yet released, by Pelosi and other House Democratic leaders would ensure that prices negotiated on the most expensive drugs would apply not only to the government but to all payers, including employers and insurers.
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