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<title>S. 1827, The Pharmacist Access and Recognition in Medicare (PhARM) Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1827.html</link>
<description> S. 1827 would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require prompt payment to pharmacies under part D, it would restrict pharmacy co-branding on prescription drug cards issued under such part, and it would provide guidelines for Medication Therapy Management Services programs offered by prescription drug plans and MA-PD plans under such part....
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2970, The Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2970.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2970 would ensure integrity in the operation of pharmacy benefit managers....
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1082, The Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $72.91</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1082.html</link>
<description> S. 1082 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize and amend the prescription drug user fee provisions....
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1088, The Lower PRICED Drugs Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1088.html</link>
<description> S. 1088 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to market exclusivity for certain drugs....
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1024, The Safer DATA Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1024.html</link>
<description> S. 1024 would improve the underlying science of drug safety decisionmaking and strengthen the ability of the Food and Drug Administration to assess, manage, and communicate drug safety information to patients and providers....
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. Con. Res. 21, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012 - Cost per Average Family: $26395.34</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SC_21.html</link>
<description> S. Con. Res. 21 would set forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012....
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1200, The American Health Security Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1200.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1200 would provide for health care for every American and control the cost and enhance the quality of the health care system....
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 596, The Safe Internet Pharmacy Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_596.html</link>
<description> S. 596 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the regulation of Internet pharmacies....
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 484, The Enhancing Drug Safety and Innovation Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_484.html</link>
<description> S. 484 would amend the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve drug safety and oversight....
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1239, The American Indian Elderly and Disabled Access to Health Care Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $1.24</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/109_SN_1239.html</link>
<description> S. 1239 would authorize the Indian Health Service (IHS) to pay the monthly premium under Part D of Medicare on behalf of Medicare-eligible Indians. The bill would require IHS to consider the cost-effectiveness of paying the Part D premium based on such factors as an individual's expected use of prescription drugs....
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2005 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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