Woerner
06-18-2004, 07:41 AM
Sen. Tom Daschle, D-S.D., gave his approval this morning, to the controversial importation bill backed by AARP earlier in the week. Although Daschle disagrees with AARP over the new prescription drug discount cards, they do agree on providing lower drug costs for the elderly. According to the new importation legislation, the FDA would be responsible for ensuring the safety of the foreign drugs.
“The bill would allow people to get 90-day supplies of medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration from Canada at cheaper prices than they can in the United States.”
“In the Senate, Daschle said, the reimportation bill has broad bipartisan support. "There is no doubt in my mind there will be a vote (on the bill) this session of Congress," he said. The proposal should pass the Senate.”
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“The bill would allow people to get 90-day supplies of medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration from Canada at cheaper prices than they can in the United States.”
“In the Senate, Daschle said, the reimportation bill has broad bipartisan support. "There is no doubt in my mind there will be a vote (on the bill) this session of Congress," he said. The proposal should pass the Senate.”
To read more go to: http://www.aberdeennews.com/mld/aberdeennews/news/8954494.htm