
And so, another working week 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 exceedingly modest this time around. We plan to hang with our short people, catch up on our reading, and perhaps take in a moving picture. And what about you? Summer is in full swing. Have you planned that getaway yet? If not, get cracking. Meanwhile, this may be a good time to enjoy the great outdoors — beaches, mountains, and parks are beckoning. You could also catch up with 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. …
PhRMA and several drug makers met with President Trump to voice opposition to a bipartisan Senate bill that aims to lower prescription drug prices, Reuters reports. The bill moved out of the Senate Finance committee on Thursday morning and to the floor, the next step in the legislative process. The White House, which has said it backs the legislation, has promised to bring down drug prices for U.S. consumers, an important campaign issue for Trump.