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Gallego Continues to Push for Answers on Trump’s Pharmaceutical Deals
In letters to the drug companies who recently inked deals with President Trump, Senator Gallego calls for more details and greater transparency WASHINGTON – In response to President Trump’s recent announcement that nine drugmakers agreed to direct-to-consumer pricing through the TrumpRx drug purchasing platform, and the implementation of “Most Favored Nation” (MFN) pricing in Medicaid, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) called on the drug manufacturers to clarify the agreement and provide the public with details on the arrangement. “It raises concern that to date, the public has been provided with only limited details, despite the significance of this arrangement for millions of patients, and that in return for this arrangement
Senator Gallego Gives Back Ahead of the Holidays with Toy Donations
PHOENIX – Ahead of the holidays, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) visited Phoenix Children’s Hospital to donate toys as part of the hospital’s annual Toyland Toy Drive, helping ensure every child admitted to the hospital over the holidays receives a gift. The hospital plans to provide gifts to over 400 families this year. During the visit, Senator Gallego delivered toys and spent time with hospital staff, thanking them for their dedication to caring for Arizona’s children, especially during a season that can be particularly challenging for families spending the holidays in the hospital. “During the holidays, it’s especially important that we look out for one another, and as
Gallego Marks One Year in the Senate Fighting for Arizonans
In first year, Gallego introduced the most bills of any freshman Democratic Senator Gallego hosted eleven town halls across Arizona WASHINGTON – Finishing his first year in office, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)released the following statement: “I know this year hasn’t been easy for working families or for our country. The cost of groceries and energy rose dramatically, Republicans raised health care costs for millions of Americans, Trump took a wrecking ball to the federal services that millions of Americans rely on, and this administration’s cruel immigration practices tore families apart and caused chaos in our communities. But from day one, I’ve made it my mission to
Senator Gallego Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Border Security at Sea
On Friday, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) cosponsored the Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act to expand the U.S. customs waters boundary from 12 to 24 nautical miles offshore. https://gilaherald.com/senator-gallego-co-sponsors-bipartisan-bill-to-strengthen-border-security-at-sea
Arizona Sen. warns immigration chaos will raise prices
https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/27/us/video/the-lead-donald-trump-immigration-economy-farmworkers-ice-deportation-jake-tapper
Gallego voting ‘no’ to confirm Trump’s pick for defense secretary
Gallego said Pete Hegseth was “unqualified” to lead the Defense Department. https://www.12news.com/article/news/politics/gallego-voting-no-to-confirm-trumps-pick-for-defense-secretary-pete-hegseth/75-61c83d8d-36ed-49d8-afe2-0fd7c1a5bb50