US Sen. Warren Joins Finance Panel With Focus On Medicare Payments, Taxes
Warren drops membership on Senate HELP committee for the move, but introduces new bill on emergency device and drug manufacturing
Executive Summary
Well-known Massachusetts Democrat gives up spot on health committee to join finance panel with focus on corporate taxes, trade deals and Medicare issues.
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