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This was more than just one or 2 months?

The proposed rule is an attack on these States' rights and the States' ability to access these natural flows.

Some have criticized the Tax Court for restricting access to court documents, when similar documents are publicly available in cases being heard by Federal District and Circuit Courts.

I'm glad you agreed to appear today as a witness because I believe that your perspective in the gymnastics operations throughout the Nassar scandal and its aftermath makes your testimony especially valuable.

I'm very pleased that it occurred. It was my not intent to take credit, simply stating a fact.

If you're no longer involved with these decisions, how then can you take credit for the settlement fund in your testimony?

Thank you, Chairman Moran and Senator Blumenthal, for holding this hearing and for your continued work to protect American athletes.

We have, perhaps as you know, put forward multiple policies that were signed into law this year that will reduce barriers to the use of technology in Medicare and promote telehealth in Medicare Advantage, in Accountable Care Organizations…

The use of that kind of telehealth actually helps in recruitment and retention of primary care providers.

I look forward to working with my colleagues on this committee in trying to advance solutions that will address many of these challenges.

We have a unique issue in South Dakota as well with our tribal communities, making sure that they have access to quality health-care services.

Attracting providers, of course, to rural areas is another challenge that we face.

We have, in my home State of South Dakota, lots of challenges in accessing health-care services in rural areas.

It applies, as written, to all officers and employees of the Federal Government.

I certainly intend to do so. Yes, sir.

OGE has a very strong outreach and transparency program, and we will continue that.

I believe that it is very important that the Office of Government Ethics provide solid, firm, independent advice.

To the extent of my authority as Director, if confirmed, I will do so, just as I would with any other agency or department within the Executive branch.