President Barack Obama, center, walks into the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, June 22, 2009, with AARP Chief Executive Officer Barry Rand, left, and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont. before delivering remarks on lower drug costs. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

President Barack Obama, center, walks into the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, June 22, 2009, with AARP Chief Executive Officer Barry Rand, left, and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont. before delivering remarks on lower drug costs.

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