And I say this because about an hour ago somebody walked into the Cannon House Office Building with a handgun.
I believe that these repeated hearings that we are seeing today are both an abuse of authority and a dereliction of this...
I think it is important that we don't lead the public down the wrong path on what the truth is here.
Knowing that there are over 4,000 staffers and interns at risk here on the House side of the Capitol...
I am confident today's hearing will provide invaluable information that will help us craft a bill that restores fairness...
Survivors whose claims were denied more than 1 year ago have no avenue for relief.
I strongly support the Department's efforts to combat black lung and hope that once these protections are in effect, the...
the reports focused on the Johns Hopkins Medical Center B Reader program led by Dr. Paul Wheeler.
You're talking about the situations where you have a new claim.
the reports described litigation tactics of coal company attorneys to selectively disclose medical evidence.
Before we wrap this up, why don't we put on the record your best definition of res judicata.
I want to thank all three of our witnesses for being here and for your testimony and for your public service.
Thank you. So you've told us we need statutory change.
I'll turn to Senator Harkin, because I know we're short on time.
There are few Members of Congress who match your commitment to protecting the health and safety of our Nation's coal min...
I believe that you're going to need substantially more resources for the work that you're doing.
The subcommittee will come to order. The chair will recognize himself for an opening statement.
The ability of patients, physicians, and developers to communicate effectively is so important for the future of cures i...
