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10:00Maine Rx

Guest host: Steve Roberts

In the state of Maine prescription drug discounts available to Medicaid participants may become available to other state residents. A panel joins guest host Steve Roberts to talk about the proposal and its implications for drug manufacturers.

Guests

Marjorie Powell, senior assistant general counsel, Pharmaceuticals Research and Manufacturers of America

Charles Grudzinskas, Center for Drug Development Science at Georgetown University

Richard Cauchi, health policy specialist at the National Conference of State Legislatures

11:00Lois Lowry: "The Silent Boy" (Houghton Mifflin)

Guest host: Steve Roberts

Since 1977, Lois Lowry has been a Newbery Medal-winning writer for children, but her 29 books are widely read by people of all ages. Her latest novel presents the story of a friendship between a bright, curious young girl and a strangely quiet boy who has a gift for communicating with animals.

Guests

Lois Lowry, author

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