It generally can create a situation where it prioritizes the interest of the shareholders more than the actual consumers of the product, or even the employees of the company.

Today is my lucky day. Because for ages we're consistently told that single-payer healthcare is too expensive.

I find this interesting, because this term 'free market' comes up very often, but I don't think people really understand what that means.

What can Congress do to break this cycle?

Madam President, this morning's New York Times contained a stunning report that President Trump's top national security aid had been presented with a plan that would ``send as many as 120,000 troops to the Middle East should Iran attack…

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How can we work to solve the disparities in the workforce without a complete picture of the data?

Seventeen different intelligence agencies concluded that Russia attacked our democracy as part of an effort to try and artificially place someone at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

As we know, there are approximately 200,000 Americans suffering from early onset Alzheimer's disease and too often people living with this disease in their 30's, 40's, and 50's can have young children, new homes, or growing careers.

I, along with a number of my colleagues, have urged you not to harm local communities in this rulemaking.

I represent New York's 21st district, which is one of the most rural districts on the East Coast, but it is also one of the most aged districts if you look at the percentage of seniors that I represent.

Alzheimer's forever changes people's lives. It has impacted my family and we have heard from stories on both sides, both individuals in the audience here today, witnesses, as well as Members of Congress who have been impacted.

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In 2015 DOE updated its Wind Vision report setting a target of 35 percent of U.S. electricity generation from wind power by 2050.

While some may suggest that wind energy is fully mature, I believe there are numerous ways in which there are still nascent aspects of the industry.

We cannot wait for EPA to act. Congress needs to be actively involved to ensure the protection of Americans' health.

I want to be part of the solution--preferably the one reported by this Committee.

Our legislative hearing this morning will examine solutions to reduce environmental and health risks from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS.