What is the intellectual argument the GOP has against low insulin prices? The GOP has apparently scrubbed a benefit to diabetics from the Inflation Reduction Act. Why?

nwtk2007 Loc: Texas

The GOP has apparently scrubbed a benefit to diabetics from the Inflation Reduction Act.

Why?

microphor Loc: Home is TN

nwtk2007 wrote:

The GOP has apparently scrubbed a benefit to diabetics from the Inflation Reduction Act.

Why?

"Apparently", where does it say that

Liberty Tree

nwtk2007 wrote:

The GOP has apparently scrubbed a benefit to diabetics from the Inflation Reduction Act.

Why?

GOP cannot scrub anything, but only ask for amendments. Where did you read that?

nwtk2007 Loc: Texas

Liberty Tree wrote:

GOP cannot scrub anything, but only ask for amendments. Where did you read that?

https://nypost.com/2022/08/07/senate-gop-blocks-35-per-month-insulin-cap/

microphor Loc: Home is TN

nwtk2007 wrote:

https://nypost.com/2022/08/07/senate-gop-blocks-35-per-month-insulin-cap/

I'd like to hear the other side. Its been my experience with these bills, there's always a "catch-22". Got to hear both sides.

nwtk2007 Loc: Texas

microphor wrote:

I'd like to hear the other side. Its been my experience with these bills, there's always a "catch-22". Got to hear both sides.

The GOP claims they included it in an amendment which was blocked by the dems. The dems then did something for it which would violate the Byrd rule, which I don't understand.

It is included in Medicare but not private insurance.

This kind of political gaming is not beneficial to the people these laws effect. And then they use it as a political lie.

Liberty Tree

nwtk2007 wrote:

The GOP claims they included it in an amendment which was blocked by the dems. The dems then did something for it which would violate the Byrd rule, which I don't understand.

It is included in Medicare but not private insurance.

This kind of political gaming is not beneficial to the people these laws effect. And then they use it as a political lie.

It has something to do with what can and cannot be in a reconciliation bill but has to be treated separately.

guzzimaestro

microphor wrote:

I'd like to hear the other side. Its been my experience with these bills, there's always a "catch-22". Got to hear both sides.

My guess is the democrats snuck in all kinds of earmarks and pork into the bill

David L Loc: Central Wisconsin

nwtk2007 wrote:

The GOP has apparently scrubbed a benefit to diabetics from the Inflation Reduction Act.

Why?

I cannot ignore this one because my Son has been Insulin dependent for many years. Under Trump it was costing him (his share after Insurance) about $65 for a refill. Shortly after Biden took over he went for a refill and was told that his share was now FIVE HUNDRED dollars and the druggist told him in plain simple language that Biden had done it. I do not understand how and do not know why the GOP did not instantly file an action, but my Son and his Doctors had to scramble to find a different type that was much cheaper, but he had serious problems adjusting to it. So don't EVER preach to us about the value of Government run health care.

nwtk2007 Loc: Texas

Liberty Tree wrote:

It has something to do with what can and cannot be in a reconciliation bill but has to be treated separately.

When the dems blocked the amendment containing the insulin cap, they knew it would violate the Byrd rule when put forward and that it would need the 60 v**e push to pass. It did not. The dems planned it so they could lie and say the GOP just blocked it, Willie Nillie.

The Byrd Rule is a United States Senate rule that amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to allow Senators during the Reconciliation Process to block legislation if it possibly would increase significantly the federal deficit beyond a ten-year term or is otherwise an "extraneous matter" as set forth in the Budget Act. It is named after West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd.

nwtk2007 Loc: Texas

David L wrote:

I cannot ignore this one because my Son has been I... (show quote)

In Canada it's about $20/unit and that is gov run Healthcare. The problem as I'm seeing it here is politics between rival parties who don't give a schitt about those effected by their childish antics.

nwtk2007 Loc: Texas

guzzimaestro wrote:

My guess is the democrats snuck in all kinds of earmarks and pork into the bill

It's different in this case but I'm sure that goes on 90% of the time. Childish political BS.

microphor Loc: Home is TN

nwtk2007 wrote:

When the dems blocked the amendment containing the... (show quote)

KKK Byrd, well that makes it suspect in my eyes.

Milosia2 Loc: Cleveland Ohio

nwtk2007 wrote:

The GOP has apparently scrubbed a benefit to diabetics from the Inflation Reduction Act.

Why?

It would hurt the exorbitant amount of profit they’ve been giving to their shareholders and CEOs .
They have no care that’s a live saving medication , they only care about the profit.
As a life saving medication the obvious capitalistic move would be to Raise the price of insulin because of the value of its lifesaving capabilities.
They’re called
Republicans !!!!!
Teapublitarians !!!!

Milosia2 Loc: Cleveland Ohio

nwtk2007 wrote:

The GOP claims they included it in an amendment which was blocked by the dems. The dems then did something for it which would violate the Byrd rule, which I don't understand.

It is included in Medicare but not private insurance.

This kind of political gaming is not beneficial to the people these laws effect. And then they use it as a political lie.

A bill blocked by the Dems ?????
Who wrote it Ted Cruz ??? Josh Hawley??
Empty Greene ?