"CMS must attend to mental health needs better in both Medicare and Medicaid."
"It is unfortunate that it takes a tragedy on the scale of Sandy Hook, Tucson, Aurora or Virginia Tech to refocus our attention on the need for better access to mental health services."
"We have made progress in the last few years: we passed the mental health parity law, requiring health insurers to cover mental health benefits at the same level as other medical benefits."
"It would be helpful for CMS to specifically State that the Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (DC: 0-3R) be accepted by States as an acceptable system ..."
"Individuals with mental illnesses tend to have lower incomes, higher health care expenditures, and are more likely to be enrolled in public insurance programs like Medicaid."
"I'd say by way of summary of all three that they possess all of the qualities we would hope for in a judge."
"She is widely lauded in the community for her commitment to mentoring law students and advancing civic education for high school students."
"They are well-regarded members of their communities, and they possess an admirable sense of civic duty."
"I am confident that they each possess the crucial qualities necessary to be outstanding federal judges: the intelligence, the integrity, and the commitment to public service and respect for the limite..."
"I want to know more than anybody what happened. Do not hold any punches. Tell us what the facts are."
"Aside from his legal duties, he has devoted significant time to his community, founding the Police Barrio Project."
"I appreciate also your timely scheduling of this hearing."
"I would like to begin briefly by thanking Senator Casey for his collaboration in recommending these three nominees."
"Judge Schmehl is a well-respected judge who brings a keen intellect and a breadth of experience to the federal court."
"The questions that we are debating are so grave and so meaningful."
"We do have to get it right every time. And taxpayers expect that, and they expect us to put forth every effort."
"We are certainly grateful for his service, and I know he will continue to serve in another capacity or many capacities."
"I am going to do my best to try to continue to be constructive, but I am also going to be, as we all must be, vigilant and determined to get results, not just promises."
