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One Way To Force Down Drug Prices: Have The U.S. Exercise Its Patent Rights

Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, is promoting a campaign to get the National Institutes of Health to exercise the patent rights it already owns in regards to certain drugs to bring down their price. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc. hide caption

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One Way To Force Down Drug Prices: Have The U.S. Exercise Its Patent Rights

Some members of Congress say the U.S. government should use the patent rights it owns for any drugs that were developed with federal grants to drive down the prices of those drugs.

Trump Unveils 'Hard Power' Budget That Boosts Military Spending

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Trump Unveils 'Hard Power' Budget That Boosts Military Spending

Trump Unveils 'Hard Power' Budget That Boosts Military Spending

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Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pills Would Be Safe For Teens, Researchers Say

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Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pills Would Be Safe For Teens, Researchers Say

Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pills Would Be Safe For Teens, Researchers Say

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One Way To Force Down Drug Prices: Have The U.S. Exercise Its Patent Rights

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One Way To Force Down Drug Prices: Have The U.S. Exercise Its Patent Rights

One Way To Force Down Drug Prices: Have The U.S. Exercise Its Patent Rights

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Old Pine Ben Howard
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Judge Gorsuch's Writings Signal He Would Be A Conservative On Social Issues

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Judge Gorsuch's Writings Signal He Would Be A Conservative On Social Issues

Judge Gorsuch's Writings Signal He Would Be A Conservative On Social Issues

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Across the Imaginary Divide Marcus Roberts Trio
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Puzzles Unknown Mortal Orchestra
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With Both Communities Concerned, Latino Muslims Learn About Their Rights

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With Both Communities Concerned, Latino Muslims Learn About Their Rights

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With Both Communities Concerned, Latino Muslims Learn About Their Rights

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Yotam Silberstein's Painstaking Passion Shines On 'The Village'

Yotam Silberstein's fifth album, The Village, is out now. Gulnara Khamatova/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Yotam Silberstein's Painstaking Passion Shines On 'The Village'

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Yotam Silberstein's Painstaking Passion Shines On 'The Village'

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