WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley issued the following news release:
Q: How would the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act help lower costs?
A: Making life more affordable is a top concern I hear from Iowans. Recurring expenses for basic necessities - such as groceries, gas, housing and childcare - can soak up the lion's share of workers' paychecks and seniors on fixed income. Paying for prescription drugs and medical expenses puts another squeeze on household budgets, making it even harder to put money into savings, let alone afford a vacation. For decades, I've worked at the policymaking tables in the Senate Finance and Judiciary Committees to shape federal policies that help patients access healthcare services they need for chronic...