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Lanon Baccam: “The congressman is part of a group that wants to repeal…”

Featuring: Lanon Baccam, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House Iowa, District 3

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KCCI US House 3rd District Debate

Published | Video Starts at 42:56

Medicare is a key program that helps folks get healthcare access. And the fact that Medicare now has the ability to negotiate for ten drugs, that's really important here. The congressman is part of a group that wants to repeal [Medicare's ability to negotiate drug prices] and eliminate it. Folks, my dad had a stroke just a number of years ago. He didn't tell us that he quit taking one of his drugs. He's okay now. (42:56–43:01)

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Asserts that the congressman is part of a group aiming to repeal Medicare's drug price negotiation.

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