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 "This president is going to do three different executive orders that
will substantially make sure that the average American gets to pay
less for their prescription drugs," Meadows said in an interview on
Fox Business Network.
Meadows did not give details and did not say when the executive
orders would be signed.
On Monday, Meadows told Fox News the White House was looking to get
something done on prescription drug prices after Congress failed to
act.
Trump is trailing Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden in
opinion polls ahead of the Nov. 3 election and the cost of
healthcare is a major issue in the campaign.
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The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives on Monday passed a healthcare
bill that includes provisions to cut prescription drug prices. The legislation
is expected to be blocked in the Republican-controlled Senate.
(Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Mohammad Zargham)
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