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Critics Slam Lawmakers for Opposing Affordable Medicine
Original: 99 to one against it. Oligarchs can't accept affordable medicine for the public # USpol # Oligarchy # Medicaid # BernieS
Commentary in US political circles accuses wealthy elites and their allies in Congress of blocking affordable prescription drug policies, citing a lopsided 99-to-1 vote against a measure tied to Medicaid and drug pricing. Supporters of Bernie Sanders are amplifying the claim, framing the outcome as evidence that lawmakers serve oligarchic interests over the public's need for affordable medicine.
Why now: Anger over a Senate vote seen as blocking affordable medicine for ordinary Americans
Bernie SandersUS SenateMedicaid
Evidence
- 99 to one against it. Oligarchs can't accept affordable medicine for the public # USpol # Oligarchy # Medicaid # BernieSanders · faab64@todon.eu · 9
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