This has been something that has had support on both sides of the aisle for some time.
What underlies this debate, in my view, is the fact that the United States is in an era of miracle treatments and cures.
That program to provide more choices for older people, that was really born in this room.
your leadership and this committee's leadership on delivery system reform has been hugely important.
Does this threaten the sustainability of the program for future generations, absent some reforms?
for so many older people, they just feel like they are getting hit by a wrecking ball.
Protecting access is especially important in rural America, where seniors today so often face fewer choices and lower qu...
I care deeply about the 55-plus million Americans in Medicare, including my own mother, and I want Medicare to be around...
This demonstration project has to be in sync with the effort Medicare is making to move towards paying for treatment bas...
In my view, the decision not to list was a victory for all Westerners.
Absent reforms, this is going to continue--lots of cures, and a big question mark when it comes to access and affordabil...
I believe the Administration believes that to deal with fire borrowing you have to freeze, and I use that word specifica...
We are going to make it happen before the serious fire season.
ending the plague of fire borrowing is now the longest running battle since the Trojan War and it is time to bring this ...
Now as I have indicated, I support management as well.
We better have it within two weeks because the fire season is on us, and there are not many days left in the Congress.
I share in your hope that the new education law will spur better use of assessments, fewer and better assessments.
Your commitment to education and your commitment to making certain that the Every Student Succeeds Act is implemented in...
