Abortion rights and drug pricing program take spotlight at first night of DNC

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DNC kicks off with reproductive rights rallying

The Democratic National Convention is underway in Chicago. President Biden headlined the first night on Monday with a speech touting that “we finally beat Big Pharma” with Medicare drug price negotiation. Vice President Harris is slated to speak Thursday, while running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will take the stage Wednesday night.

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