Senate Democrats may have all the votes they need to pass major drug pricing reform, after Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) reportedly pledged her support on Thursday — but will they fit it in before recess?
Sinema said she has agreed to “move forward” with the reconciliation bill with some stipulations, including the removal of a carried tax provision, according to recent reports. The bill is still expected to reduce the deficit by $300 billion, and Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said that he now anticipates “support from the entire Senate Democratic conference,” the Washington Post reported.
With the Inflation Reduction Act, @SenateDems will:
✅Lower energy costs and invest in clean energy
✅Bring down prescription drug prices
✅Close tax loopholes and reduce the deficit
✅Ensure no small business or family making under $400,000 a year will see their taxes go up— Chuck Schumer…
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