Washington Faces Financial Consequences of Biden’s Big Pharma Political Maneuver
Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., as the Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, is tasked with addressing Big Pharma’s exorbitant drug pricing practices, a task the Biden administration seems unwilling to tackle.
Lina Khan, Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), continuously sidesteps the issue of soaring drug prices despite her mandate to enforce consumer protection laws.
The reluctance to hold Big Pharma accountable may be linked to their significant financial support for left-leaning political entities. Democrats, reliant on this funding, are hesitant to challenge the powerful pharmaceutical lobby.
An investigation by the American Accountability Foundation revealed extensive contributions from PhRMA to liberal candidates and organizations, illustrating the influence of Big Pharma on political decisions.
While Khan targets lesser-known actors in the healthcare industry to deflect blame for rising drug prices, she fails to address the primary culprits — the drug manufacturers themselves.
Comer’s proactive approach and commitment to addressing critical issues demonstrate his potential to lead a much-needed crackdown on Big Pharma’s exploitative pricing practices.
The relentless price hikes by drug companies, far exceeding inflation rates, highlight their insatiable profit-seeking behavior at the expense of consumers.
Comer’s track record of prioritizing the interests of average Americans over special interests positions him as a promising advocate for addressing the rampant drug price inflation plaguing the country.
It is imperative for Rep. Comer to shift focus towards holding Big Pharma accountable for their detrimental pricing strategies, especially in light of the detrimental impact on millions of Americans.
Stacy Washington (@StacyOnTheRight) is the CEO of Share Net Ministries, a healthcare sharing nonprofit. She is also a decorated Air Force veteran, an Emmy-nominated TV personality, and the author of “Eternally Cancel Proof – A Guide for Courageous Christians Navigating the Political Battlefront.” Washington hosts Stacy on the Right, which airs nightly 9 pm to midnight ET on SiriusXM Patriot Channel 125.
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