Sen. Cardin Introduces Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Prices

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., has introduced legislation (S. 1511) to "bring stability to the individual insurance market, make insurance coverage more affordable, lower prescription drug prices, and improve Medicaid."

The bill was introduced on June 29. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee.

For more information about this legislation, contact Sen. Benjamin Cardin in Washington at 509 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-4524; or in the state offices at 100 S. Charles St., Tower 1, Ste. 1710, Baltimore, MD 21201; 410/962-4436; 10201 Martin Luther King Jr. Highway, Ste. 210, Bowie, MD 20720; 301/860-0414; 13 Canal St., Ste. 305, Cumberland, MD 21502; 301/777-2957; 451 Hungerford Drive, Ste. 230, Rockville, MD 20850; 301/762-2974; 212 W. Main St., Ste. 301C, Salisbury, MD 21801; 410/546-4250.

Myron Struck, editor, Targeted News Service, Springfield, Va., 703/304-1897; [email protected]; http://www.targetednews.com