Veronica Escobar: “Based on what we're seeing from the incoming Republican…”

“The passage of this bond couldn't have happened without your support and we are all so excited about the access to high quality health care for everyone in El Paso. That's ahead. But we also discussed the fiscal future and Based on what we're seeing from the incoming Republican majority and President Elect Trump, it's clear that there will be some very challenging times ahead in health care. I'm a Proud supporter of HR 7635, which is a bill that strengthens a crucial drug pricing program which allows hospitals like UMC to purchase outpatient drugs at a discount from pharmaceutical manufacturers for low income communities like ours.” (00:26–00:38)

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