Any sort of chilling effect on women's health providers or barring of Federal grants and reimbursements for preventive healthcare services at Planned Parenthood would affect millions of Americans.
Lois Capps
The Public Record
American politician and writer
In theory, we are here to address two bills, but we have yet to see any reliable evidence to show that these bills are anything more than a quote/unquote 'solution in search of a problem.'
These bills before us would end these important services in our communities all for political gain.
I am disappointed that here we have worked so hard this year to find common ground and compromise for the American people.
The Affordable Care Act took great strides in streamlining eligibility to the program, ensuring that it would be there for those who need it.
The Medicaid Program is a critical safety net for all Americans who know that if they fall on hard times, they will not need to sacrifice their access to health care.
These children did not need to suffer. We can and must help them succeed through stronger investments in followup and interventions, such as sign language training, hearing aids, and speech-language development. Early identification and…
After Fukushima, I urged the NRC and PG&E to suspend this process, this renewal process, until seismic risks at Diablo were better understood.
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 6 Offered by Mr. Cicilline The Acting CHAIR…
As I stated earlier, this amendment is straightforward and common sense. There is broad, bipartisan agreement that stronger oil and gas pipeline safety standards are long overdue. I hope there is similar agreement that further delaying…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 18, line 10, insert after ``any rule'' the following: ``(other than a special rule)''. Page 19, line…