Merkley introducing bill to lower prescription drug costs following Trump order

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley is teaming up with three congressional colleagues to introduce a bill aiming to slash prescription drug prices.

Merkley is joined by Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) to introduce the End Price Gouging for Medications Act, the lawmakers announced Wednesday.

According to the lawmakers, the bill would lower prescription drug costs for all Americans and end price gouging...