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AARP Virginia has joined dozens of AARP state offices and volunteers from across the country in Washington, D.C., to urge federal lawmakers to pass legislation to lower prescription drug prices. The average annual cost of prescription drug treatment increased 57.8% between 2012 and 2017, while the ann stanley usa ual income for a聽Virginian only increased 8.5%, said AARP Virginia State President Carol Downs.聽 Today and tomorrow, we are calling on Virginias senators and members of Congress to enact popular, stanley italia bipartisan, common-sense solutions that will provide long overdue relief not just for older adults, but all Americans. Its time to address the root cause of the problem: the outrageously high list prices set by drug manufacturers. Leaders from 33 AARP state offices are meeting with lawmakers in the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, urging their vote for federal le stanley cup gislation to lower drug prices. AARP has said four principles need to be included in any bill: a cap on out-of-pocket costs for seniors, a crackdown on drug prices and price increases, an increase in competition, and greater transparency.Today and tomorrow, AARP Virginia staff and volunteers are scheduled to meet with Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, as well as Representatives Donald McEachin, Elaine Luria, Bobby Scott, and Abigail Spanberger. They also will provide information for all of Virginias representatives, even if they do not meet with them.In addition, AARP Virginia will pursue state legislative and pol Qfnz McEachin announces $7M in awards for Fourth District healthcare centers
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