Civil Rights Groups Rally To Support
The dispute between Walgreens and Express Scripts attracted the attention of prominent civil rights groups who were concerned that Walgreens no longer accepting Express Scripts coverage would disenfranchise poor and minorities. A coalition of minority groups, led by Reverend Al Sharpton's National Action Network, sent letters urging Gregory Wasson, CEO of Walgreens, to reconsider. Other groups sending letters were National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, the Congress of Racial Equality, Hispanic Leadership Fund and more.
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