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fromMedCity News
5 days agoNew Bipartisan Bill from Rep. Carter Aims to Crack Down on PBMs - MedCity News
"It's time to bust up the PBM monopoly, which has been stealing hope and health from patients for decades. As a pharmacist, I've seen how PBMs abuse patients firsthand, and believe that the cure to this infectious disease is transparency, competition, and accountability, which is exactly what our bipartisan package provides."
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks agoA bipartisan effort looks to rectify tax inequities for same-sex married couples
The Refund Equality Act, co-sponsored by Senators Warren and Collins, aims to provide financial restitution for same-sex couples, reflecting on marriage equality established by Obergefell v. Hodges.
LGBT
#congress
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months agoAsian markets drop further as IMF warns Trump tariffs a significant risk' to global economy business live
Bipartisan legislation aims to limit presidential power over tariffs introduced.
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
2 months agoIntellectual property law
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, May 2: PERA and PREVAIL Act Reintroduced in Congress; USTR Moves Mexico to Priority Watch List in Special 301 Report; and Fourth Circuit Affirms CAFC's Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Patent Misuse Counterclaims
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
2 months agoIntellectual property law
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, May 2: PERA and PREVAIL Act Reintroduced in Congress; USTR Moves Mexico to Priority Watch List in Special 301 Report; and Fourth Circuit Affirms CAFC's Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Patent Misuse Counterclaims
fromFast Company
2 months agoTrump is trying to kill rural internet because the law that pays for it has 'equity' in the name
Trump's characterization of the Digital Equity Act as 'RACIST,' 'ILLEGAL,' and 'totally UNCONSTITUTIONAL' is fundamentally incorrect, overlooking the digital divide affecting low-income families.
Social justice
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
3 months agoOther Barks & Bites for Friday, March 28: House Passes Interagency R&D Bills; CAFC Affirms Induced Infringement Finding Against Mylan; and Several Drug Patent Bills Introduced into Congress
The Federal Circuit confirmed that Mylan's generic label in its ANDA could lead to induced infringement of Janssen's antipsychotic patents, emphasizing label intent.
Intellectual property law
Tech industry
fromFast Company
3 months agoSection 230 faces bipartisan repeal effort. Experts say it's a risky bet
Section 230's repeal is being pushed by bipartisan senators, reflecting ongoing frustration over Big Tech's accountability.
Experts caution that repealing Section 230 without a clear alternative could backfire.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago$1 Trillion Later, U.S. Roads Are Still Crumbling, Unsafe, and Congested. Does Congress Care? - Streetsblog USA
U.S. road safety has worsened significantly compared to other developed countries, demanding urgent reforms for future transportation policies.
Information security
fromCyberScoop
10 months agoSenate bill to protect health care data gets House partner
Bipartisan efforts aim to enhance cybersecurity in healthcare following a ransomware attack, ensuring protection of sensitive medical data.
Legislation requires cooperation between cybersecurity agencies to strengthen defenses and train healthcare providers.
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