Senate Democrats plan to push ahead with their reconciliation bill after what they said were key favorable rulings from the parliamentarian on Saturday.
Fox News contributor Newt Gingrich weighed in on President Biden's low approval ratings and discussed his chances of re-election on 'The Ingraham Angle.'say Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough approved key elements of their social spending and taxation bill just hours ahead of a key vote to start debate on the measure.
"Democrats have received extremely good news: For the first time, Medicare will finally be allowed to negotiate prescription drug prices, seniors will have free vaccines and their costs capped and much more. This is a major victory for the American people," Schumer said Saturday.
"I am disappointed that the calculation for the Medicare inflation rebate that included commercial units sold was ruled out of compliance, but the legislation nevertheless puts a substantial check on Big Pharma’s ability to price gouge. I look forward to moving ahead on this critical legislation to lower drug prices for seniors and taxpayers."His staff said in the early hours of Saturday morning that MacDonough approved that part of the bill.
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Saturday he's disappointed the Senate parliamentarian ruled against a Medicare-related provision in Democrats' social spending bill.Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., last week announced an agreement on the social spending and tax bill after more than a year of intra-party negotiations.
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