There has been considerable emphasis on the timber potential in our Forests but our National Forests are more than timber factories.

The idea that we have a balanced plan where we raise taxes and equal that with the reduction in spending has never been what has been presented to Congress by this administration.

I believe there is a lot of vibrancy out there and a lot of potential, but there are some clouds that we need to remove.

Your former boss, Mr. Erskine Bowles, said this Nation has never faced--in that very seat--a more predictable financial crisis because we were on an unsustainable path.

Those of us who supported it had better be committed to getting it right, especially as it relates to children.

With all the changes, I just want to make sure we--meaning myself as well--meet these obligations.

this has been an excellent hearing, very, very important issue

The added burden of not knowing if your CLL treatments will be covered must add unneeded stress to your life as a single mother, does it not?

From the beginning, however, one area that both sides have designated as a top priority is coverage for those with preexisting conditions.

I will freely admit that many of the current state based programs are underfunded and lacking the ability to meet their needs.

Although we still hope for a full repeal of the health care law and replace it with other reforms, we have reached out to President Obama and asked him to work with us to help those most in need get coverage and care.

We sent a letter to the President asking to work together to redirect funding in the President's health care law to ensure that no sick American is turned away.

Didn't this requirement essentially force patients to let their conditions deteriorate while they waited for the ACA's arbitrary 6-month waiting period to run out?

Obviously I would like to make sure that everybody who has a preexisting health condition can get coverage.

In the Republican alternative to Obamacare, we proposed $25 billion over 10 years to aid Americans suffering from preexisting conditions.

Obamacare, unfortunately, provided only $5 billion in its Preexisting Condition Insurance Plan.

As a physician, ensuring those with pre-existing conditions have access to affordable health insurance is a top priority for me.

I was prepared to answer that challenge had it arisen by introducing The Guaranteed Access to Health Insurance Act of 2012 prior to the Court's decision.