Sanders Will Try Reconciliation for Drug Reforms

Sen. Bernie Sanders “is set to unveil a trio of bills designed to lower the cost of prescription drugs and give American consumers access to the competitive global drug market,” CNN reports.

“One bill is designed to index the price of popular drugs according to the global market. A second will give Medicare the opportunity to pay for drugs through a competitive bidding process, and the third would allow Americans to buy drugs at cheaper prices from foreign sellers.”

“From his perch as Budget Committee chairman, Sanders wields a powerful weapon. He is able to push through legislation through the reconciliation process, which allows bills, which directly impact the federal budget, to pass the Senate with a simple majority.”