WASHINGTON DC (April 9, 2019) — Today, the Committee continues its look at why prescription-drug costs are so high and what can be done to bring them down.

I’d like to welcome our witnesses, who are top executives from major pharmacy-benefit managers, or PBMs.

Medicare prescription drug-plans hire PBMs to manage Part D benefits. In Medicaid, state and managed-care organizations also employ PBMs.

PRESS RELEASE (April 8, 2019) — Innovative medical therapies discovered by doctors and researchers have improved the quality of life for millions of Americans and saved the lives of millions more. However, the public and policy-makers are concerned with the rising prescription-drug costs, and the political will to address the problem is increasing.

WASHINGTON DC (April 8, 2019) — Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley will hold town meetings in Cass County on April 16, Carroll County on April 17, and Buchanan County on April 23, as a part of his annual 99 county meetings.

WASHINGTON DC (April 4, 2019) —

Mr. President,

Yesterday, the Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee sent a letter to the IRS requesting the President’s tax-returns.

Last night, I had a chance to read that letter.

And I have to say that if you take it at face-value, it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense.

Consider the reasons that are stated in that letter for requesting the President’s tax-returns.