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October 14, 2013
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Prior to being elected to Congress I worked 28 years as a health care provider. Through working to provide patients with the best possible care, one of the earliest lessons I learned...
Issues:Healthcare
October 14, 2013
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I will join my colleagues in the House in sending another letter to the administration voicing our continued opposition to this misguided and dangerous policy...
Issues:Military Service & Veterans Affairs
September 27, 2013
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While our nation benefits from great wealth, often we become disconnected from just what it takes to power a great nation...
Issues:Energy
September 26, 2013
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The NCAA’s decision was misdirected and a complete contradiction of the Association’s goal, which is to promote access to higher education among student athletes...
Issues:Education
September 19, 2013
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Mr. Speaker, the importance of manufacturing to our nation cannot be overstated. Creating products domestically supports local economies and creates family sustaining jobs...
September 18, 2013
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Mr. Speaker, today I rise to discuss the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and the 5th leading cause of death for those aged 65 and older...
Issues:Healthcare
September 18, 2013
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Mr. Speaker, when unlicensed and unaccredited providers are allowed to deliver prosthetic and orthotic services through Medicare, both Medicare Beneficiaries...
Issues:Healthcare
September 12, 2013
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Suicide is a serious public health problem that takes an alarming toll on so many individuals, including our military personnel and veterans...
Issues:HealthcareMilitary Service & Veterans Affairs
September 10, 2013
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This decision was made long ago because our national forests were intended for “multiple-use” – the most important function of that mission is to properly manage these forests and grasslands, in order to retain the ecological health of those resources, for sustained economic and recreational use...
Issues:AgricultureAllegheny National ForestEnergy
September 10, 2013
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On August 22nd, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Inspector General, Daniel Levinson announced his decision to initiate an investigation into the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and its handling of the...
Issues:Healthcare