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Biden and GOP May Find Bipartisanship by Elevating Big Pharma’s Pick to FDA Head
Four Republicans say they will back Robert Califf, Biden's nominee for FDA commissioner. He has extensive industry ties.
Senators Against Generic COVID Vaccines Have Received Twice as Much Pharma Cash
18 GOP senators are seeking to block U.S. support for an intellectual property waiver for COVID-19 vaccines.
Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug Behind About Half of Medicare’s Yearly Price Bump
Aduhelm, approved by the FDA in June despite much pushback, is expected to be a huge burden on the health care system.
Celebrities Urge Hollywood to End Support for Big Pharma’s Vaccine Monopoly
Nearly 300 celebrities and creative professionals signed an open letter endorsing a patent waiver for COVID vaccines.
Health Sector Has Outspent All Others on Lobbying for Nearly 3 Years in a Row
The pharmaceuticals and health products industry is on track to have its highest lobbying year of all-time.
Moderna Vaccine Should Be For the People — Not Just Rich People
A dispute over the Moderna vaccine's authorship could prevent the vaccine from reaching countries in need.
Americans Want Tougher Controls on Drug Prices Than What Democrats Are Offering
A new poll shows the public is unified on lower drug prices, but pharma campaign cash is keeping legislation in check.
Big Pharma, GOP Plot to Use Senate Parliamentarian to Stop Drug Price Reforms
Lobbyists are urging Republican senators to use parliamentary challenges to scrap drug-pricing language in the BBB Act.
As Pharma Cash Rained Down, Sinema Killed Democrats’ Prescription Drug Plan
How will Sen. Kyrsten Sinema be rewarded for killing off popular drug pricing proposals?
Ilhan Omar Says “Follow the Money” in Rebuke to Conservative Democrats
The Minnesota Democrat detailed a variety of ways lobbyists mobilized to kill overwhelmingly popular proposals.