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Maine U.S. Rep Chellie Pingree: "During the Senates debate of the Inflation Reduction Act today, Democrats tried to cap the price of..."

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Chellie Pingree tweeted the following:

"During the Senates debate of the Inflation Reduction Act today, Democrats tried to cap the price of insulin at $35.
It needed 60 votes and got 57 because Republicans overwhelmingly opposed it.
Republicans again stopped affordable insulin for millions who need it to live."
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Here are other recent tweets from Chellie Pingree:

"Farmers markets are much more than a fun family outing. They support hundreds of Maine farmers and small businesses, boost our local economies, + are vital in helping people of all incomes access healthy food.
How are you celebrating #NationalFarmersMarketWeek?"
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"#OTD in 1965 the Voting Rights Act was signed. ~50 years later a rightwing SCOTUS gutted this law, aiding the attacks on democracy we see today.

Thats why @HouseDemocrats passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act 353 days ago. We must get this bill to @POTUSs desk!" on Aug. 6
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"Supporting our wild blueberry harvesters is crucial now more than ever as drought threatens this years crop.
I stopped by the Brunswick Farmers' Market this week to stock up just in time for #WildBlueberryWeekend!" on Aug. 5
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