[StBernard] Fighting for cheaper prescription drugs

[Westley Annis]

Dear  Friend,


	

Knowing of  your interest in lowering the cost of prescription drugs, I
wanted to  take this opportunity to update you on my  efforts to pass drug
reimportation legislation.

	

Recently during debate on the Family Smoking  Prevention and Tobacco Control
Act, I along with both Democrat and Republican  Senators pushed for an
amendment to be included in  the bill that would allow Americans to buy safe
FDA approved drugs from  Canada; however consideration of the amendment was
blocked by the Majority  Leader.   

	

Drug reimporation would allow Americans to purchase  drugs from outside of
the country that were originally produced in the United  States.  It is an
issue with great  bipartisan support, and it would save  Americans billions
of dollars.  Now more than ever individuals and  families are facing tough
economic times and they should have access to the  prescription drugs they
need to stay healthy and maintain a good quality of  life.

	

I will continue working as your U.S. Senator to fight  the big
pharmaceutical industry special interests and drug company lobbyists so
that all Louisianans and Americans have better access to safe, affordable
medications and prescription drugs.

.
Sincerely,
David Vitter
U.S.  Senator







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