Just weeks after President Joe Biden used his State of the Union to call for crackdowns on insulin prices and “junk fees,” a handful of companies are starting to comply on their own. | J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo By Adam Cancryn 03/05/2023 07:00 AM EST President Joe Biden’s campaign against high consumer costs is getting a boost from an unexpected source: corporate America. Just weeks after Biden used his State of the Union to call for crackdowns on insulin prices and “ junk fees ,” a handful of companies are starting to comply on their own. They’re taking voluntary steps meant to lower patients’ medical bills and make it easier for families to fly together. The moves have handed Biden a surprise set of wins ahead of an expected reelection bid likely to hinge on his handling of the economy and elevated consumer prices. And within the White House, they’ve injected fresh momentum into a broader domestic agenda built on delivering what the president frequently describes as “a little bit of breathing room” for cash-strapped families. “The president has made clear for over a year now that a top priority is bringing down costs for folks,” said Bharat Ramamurti, […]