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Christopher Yard

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Cleveland, Knoxville, Memphis
As seen in: The Tennessean
Covers:  Politics, Healthcare, Sports
Author-Tennessean, Commercial Appeal and Tennessee Lookout. TN Write-in Candidate for State Rep. District 97 Browns, Grizzlies, Cavs, Memphis Tigers, Vols,

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The tragic deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd served as a catalyst for my active involvement in social justice and politics. Witnessing these injustices ignited a fervent desire within me to stand up for the voiceless and advocate for change. As an accomplished author, journalist, , Kappa Alpha Pi Fraternity member. I serve as the President of "The Brothers," an esteemed organization rooted in Memphis and other parts of Tennessee, where our mission extends far beyond mere camaraderie; we…

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Chris Yard, Author at Tennessee Lookout

Chris Yard, Author at Tennessee Lookout

SITE Act would save Tennesseans healthcare costs By: Chris Yard - November 29, 2023 Tennessee is an exception…

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Congress should not undermine pharmacy benefit companies to appease Big Pharma

Congress should not undermine pharmacy benefit companies to appease Big Pharma

If lawmakers truly want to lower prescription drug costs for the American people, they should be focused on p…

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Congress should not undermine pharmacy benefit companies to appease Big Pharma

Congress should not undermine pharmacy benefit companies to appease Big Pharma

If lawmakers truly want to lower prescription drug costs for the American people, they should be focused on p…

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Congress should not undermine pharmacy benefit companies to appease Big Pharma

Congress should not undermine pharmacy benefit companies to appease Big Pharma

If lawmakers truly want to lower prescription drug costs for the American people, they should be focused on p…

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SITE Act would save Tennesseans healthcare costs - Tennessee Lookout

SITE Act would save Tennesseans healthcare costs - Tennessee Lookout

The Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement Act (SITE) in the U.S. Senate would fix billing practic…

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Keep arbitration an option for older Americans - Tennessee Lookout

Keep arbitration an option for older Americans - Tennessee Lookout

The Protecting Older Americans Act deprives older workers of their right to arbitration, writes University of…

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Congress should not undermine pharmacy benefit companies to appease Big Pharma

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Chris Yard is a community activist and pre-law student at the University of Tennessee. Over the past few years, I have made it a personal mission of mine to speak out against the injustices happening and to make sure marginalized groups are seen and represented. This is what has led me to pursue a degree in law. The fact is that many groups, such as Black and Latino populations, are disproportionately affected by affordability problems. This is no different when it comes to prescription drug costs.
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SITE Act would save Tennesseans healthcare costs

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SITE Act would save Tennesseans healthcare costs – Tennessee Lookout

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by Chris Yard, Tennessee Lookout November 29, 2023 Tennessee is an exceptional place in which to grow up, start a career,  raise a family or  expand a business. More and more people are recognizing the appeal of the Volunteer State, as in 2022 we saw the largest one-year population increase in over 15 years. As they say, we must be doing something right. But amidst our substantial growth, we can’t look past the pressing challenges that could stifle our future success.
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