Bernie is on MSNBC

[Puppyjive]

Yes, let's address the pharmaceutical industry. Let's talk about the bread and butter for these main stream media companies. 9 out of 10 commercials seem to be for prescription drugs. HOW COME NO ONE discusses this issue? How much does the 24 hour news machine benefit from these commercials and how do they affect the price of prescription drugs? I'm a democrat. These political pundits whom claim to fight for people and democracy are benefitting from lifesaving drugs that people cannot afford. When will this actually become an issue that they will talk about? Rachel? Stephanie? Lawrence? Any of you out there have an opinion? As much as I like you guys, I feel like you are pushing drugs in order to enrich yourselves. Can't you push something else?

[LetMyPeopleVote]

1. Thank you for the warning

Yet another reason NOT to watch Alex Wagner tonight

[a kennedy]

2. Gotcha, BERNIE IS TALKING ABOUT IT ALL THE TIME, and what's the committee he chairs regarding

drug prices??? HELP committee:

The Subcommittee has oversight over many aging issues including: the Older Americans Act (including Meals on Wheels), the Senior Community Services Employment Program, elder abuse, neglect, and scams affecting seniors, and the health of the aging population. The Subcommittee also has oversight over many primary health issues, including community health centers.

And here from Senate.gov: (Bernie is chair)

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions has jurisdiction over most of the agencies, institutes, and programs of the Department of Health and Human Services, including the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, the Administration on Aging, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.