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    Kamala Harris becomes the latest Democratic candidate to zero in on drug prices

    Kamala Harris on Tuesday became the second Democratic candidate in as many days to unveil a detailed plan to lower drug prices, following a similar announcement from Joe Biden yesterday.
    by Lev Facher Jul 16, 2019 2 minutes
    Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.)

    WASHINGTON — Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) on Tuesday became the second leading Democratic primary candidate in as many days to unveil a comprehensive plan to lower drug prices.

    Harris’s plan relies on government price-setting, allowing the federal government to cap price levels for drugs

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