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Since 2009, premiums for the average family have increased by nearly $3,500.

So, higher premiums, higher deductibles, fewer doctors and providers, and fewer jobs. That is, I think, the story 5 years later.

Even if the argument is made... that premiums have not gone up all that dramatically, when you promise a $2,500 reduction and you see a $3,500 increase, that seems to me to be a pretty big increase.

This whole issue of restricting networks seems to be the other thing--that you have fewer and fewer choices.

It seems to me an important consideration of your modernization efforts would be its cyber capabilities.

I do not think there is anybody on this committee that does not want to see the appropriate funding levels offered and maintained.

I am disappointed to report that we have not yet received a response to that letter, much less a formal nomination.

That we not just continue to rubber-stamp programs, but that we evaluate them to see if they are fulfilling goals and actually helping people.

It is a very important hearing, specifically, because not only are we looking at our programs, but then we are trying to identify some solutions, and then hold the programs accountable to those solutions.

Is it correct that that particular provision, referred to as the Hyde amendment, has been a part of spending bills dating back to 1976? So for literally 40 years the Hyde amendment language has been included in bills we have passed here…

My understanding is the bill itself is approximately 68 pages long. Is that correct?

Thank you and Ranking Member Wyden for holding this important hearing.

I've worked hard to strengthen our country's emergency response network in part by sponsoring and working on the legislation that led to the creation of FirstNet.

If they would have had the parts to keep the aircraft in the air, it would have taken normally about 12 months.

During the time that we were on the campaign trail this last year, ... the anticipated cost to the average American family ... was approximately $1,400 more per year in their electric rates.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

The EPA claims that the rules give States flexibility to create their own plans.

I think that the level of engagement this time around, we just have not seen it at all relative to what happened in 1985 and 1986.