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Montana House endorses Canadian drug reimportation

Associated Press

HELENA -- The House gave initial approval Thursday to a bill aimed at giving older state residents access to cheaper prescription drugs from Canada.

The measure by Rep. Rick Maedje, R-Fortine, originally authorized residents to buy Canadian medicines through a state-run Web site, but was amended by Democrats to limit that privilege to licensed state pharmacies because of safety concerns.

"This assures that folks who are getting prescriptions get medicine that doesn't have an adverse reaction with other prescriptions they're currently taking," Rep. Mike Jopek, D-Whitefish, said.

Lawmakers endorsed the bill on a bipartisan 82-18 vote, referring it to the House Appropriations Committee for further review.

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[GetTheRightVote]

1. Good show Montana, I hope more states come behind you on this subject

:kick:

[havocmom]

2. Medical Marijuana imitative passed. Gov looking to call home our Guard

because we are gonna need the manpower here to fight fires come summer, now this... Heh heh heh, maybe Montana is why Ashcroft quit. Didn't wanna risk coming here and throwing his weight around?

Actions around here lately might bring new meaning to the old phrase: I'd rather be red than dead. Maybe I can get some medication to help with the ever worsening pain soon. Life in this alleged red state is getting mighty interesting.

[Frances]

3. Did anyone else notice that the article used the term

"socialized medical system"?

It used to be that the term socialized medical care was the kiss of death. How does that term play in Montana now?

"As part of its socialized medical system, the Canadian government sets most drug prices substantially lower than those charged in the United States."

[illflem]

4. The Montana house is finding out

if they don't tow the line with what Gov. Schweitzer feels is best for the state it could very well be their last term.

read about it here
http://missoulian.com/articles/2005/03/08/news/top/news01.txt

I'm very proud to have Schweitzer as my governor, nice to see government that truely works for the people.

[autorank]

5. Montana: This is what a DEM Gov. & Leg. do! Way to go MT, you rock