The bill sets a cap on the out of pocket costs that seniors pay annually for their prescription jugs at two thousand dollars. "That's going to be pretty significant for medica recipients," says our colleague, margo. 'I've spoken to people who are fighting certain kinds of cancer, who have stopped taking their medication because it's too expensive'
This weekend, Democrats passed legislation that would make historic investments to fight climate change and lower the cost of prescription drugs — paid for by raising taxes on businesses.
How did the party finally make progress on the bill, and what effects will it have?
Guest: Emily Cochrane, a Washington-based correspondent for The New York Times.
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