SACRAMENTO Canadian drug bills vetoed by governor...( CA )

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SACRAMENTO
Canadian drug bills vetoed by governor
Measures would have helped consumers, let state agencies shop north of border

Mark Martin, Chronicle Sacramento Bureau

Sacramento -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, rejecting Democratic proposals targeting the high cost of prescription drugs, vetoed measures to help California consumers and state agencies shop for cheaper prescription drugs in Canada.

Siding with the drug industry in a political debate occurring across the country, Schwarzenegger killed bills that would have created state-run Web sites directing people to Canadian pharmacies. He also vetoed bills that would have allowed state agencies to buy Canadian drugs for programs such as the state's health insurance plan for the poor and assistance for people with AIDS.

Schwarzenegger noted in his veto message that importing foreign drugs was illegal under federal law. He also touted a plan he unveiled last month calling on pharmaceutical companies to voluntarily reduce prices for uninsured Californians.

The governor acknowledged, however, that many companies had been so far unwilling to negotiate with his administration, and he vowed to work with lawmakers next year to force a reduction in drug prices if the industry doesn't cooperate.
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Just like that stupid piece of human garbage presidunce *.

I'm sooooooooooooooooooo sure these big drug companies will voluntarily lower the prices of drugs.

Just like I'm soooooooooooooooooooooo sure those big polluting coal powerplants and other shit like that will voluntarily control their pollution.

I'm also sooooooooooooooooooooo sure Hallibutton will promise not to rip off the American taxpayer.

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1. Screwed My Family

Arnold is paying back the drug companies that bankrolled his Republican convention trip. This seriously hurt my sister and her family who are on limited incomes and have to purchase life saving drugs. Well they wouldn't have to worry about their electrical bill---they wouldn't have the money for electricity! You read about the actions of politicians hurting other people but now it has hit home. May Arnold rot in hell!!!