Rep. Jake Auchincloss, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Massachusetts' 4th district, shared his views on various issues through a series of tweets on December 8, 2024. The congressman addressed topics ranging from vaccine safety to the complexities of pharmacy benefit managers and defense appropriations.
On December 8, 2024, Rep. Auchincloss commented on a statement by RFK Jr., who claimed that "there’s no vaccine that is safe & effective." In contrast, Auchincloss highlighted the World Health Organization's assertion that vaccines have saved one life every ten seconds for fifty years. "RFK, Jr: 'There’s no vaccine that is safe & effective.' World Health Organization: Vaccines have saved one life every 10 seconds for 50 straight years."
Later that day, Auchincloss discussed the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), which he noted were initially beneficial in managing formularies and payments and challenging drugmakers. However, he criticized their evolution into entities motivated by greed within a complex supply chain. "Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) performed a useful function when they were formed last century... But, then PBMs got greedy."
In another tweet posted on December 8, Auchincloss reflected on the China Select Committee's hearing regarding the defense industrial base. He acknowledged both problems and opportunities for improving Pentagon procurement processes but expressed frustration with current defense appropriations practices, leading him to vote against them despite his belief in a stronger military. "The China Select Committee’s hearing on the defense industrial base pointed towards problems & opportunities for the Pentagon to buy better... I am frustrated with the Defense..."
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