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Kamala Harris becomes the latest Democratic candidate to zero in on drug prices

Kamala Harris on Tuesday became the second Democratic candidate in as many days to unveil a detailed plan to lower drug prices, following a similar announcement from Joe Biden yesterday.
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.)

WASHINGTON — Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) on Tuesday became the second leading Democratic primary candidate in as many days to unveil a comprehensive plan to lower drug prices.

Harris’s plan relies on government price-setting, allowing the federal government to cap price levels for drugs

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