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How the Build Back Better bill aims to lower drug costs

Even while President Joe Biden is promoting the new infrastructure package, he and Democrats are trying to lock down a vote on a social spending and climate bill — The Build Back Better Act. Part of that bill is aimed at lowering prescription drug prices for older Americans. Amna Nawaz takes a look at what's at stake in this bill.

How the Build Back Better bill aims to lower drug costs

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