Viewpoint on EpiPen price rise and FDA competition push
The piece notes a 547 percent price jump for a two pack of EpiPens from 94 to 608 over eight years, argues for FDA action to foster competition, cites Mylan discounts and a generic option at 300, and critiques insurers and taxes while urging faster regulatory approvals. It highlights CEO Heather Bresch compensation and the monopoly position with one rival Adrenaclick.
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Two Quay Counties Two Worlds in One Place
A writer describes parallel Quay County communities, one optimistic and progressive, the other reliant on state surplus food programs. Volunteers and clients pack and distribute boxes to about 400 households monthly, with lines of cars and mixed ages showing poverty rates. Details include the Commodity Supplemental Food Program for seniors and Emergency Food Assistance Program for families, with contact info for the Ministry of Hope in Tucumcani.
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Quay County
State Department of Health
U.S. Census Bureau
Ministry of Hope
Tucumcani
Small Town New Mexico News: Billboard, Marijuana, Pony Visits
Lynn Geyer posts a pro Trump billboard in Silver City while local codes trigger conflict over 60 day pre election limits. Torrance County grapples with a judge’s green light for a commercial greenhouse as debates linger. Lovington’s 9 year old pony Ruby visits Nor-Lea Hospital patients as a registered volunteer with Pet Partners and infection control approval.
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Silver City
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Silver City Daily
Lovington
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Laura Gryder
Nor-Lea Hospital
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Ashley Henry
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