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Diana DeGette

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Diana Louise DeGette is a U.S. Representative for Colorado's 1st congressional district, having served since January 3, 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been a prominent advocate for health care reform and women's rights throughout her tenure in Congress. DeGette has played a significant role in various legislative efforts, particularly in expanding access to health care services. Her work has garnered support from organizations such as the National Association of Community Health Centers.

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Oct 22, 2019

The ACA is succeeding despite the Trump administration's efforts to tear it down.

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Oct 22, 2019

Last year, we saw the number of uninsured people in this country increase for the first time since the ACA was passed.

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Oct 22, 2019

Twenty-one million people could lose their health insurance.

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Oct 22, 2019

Under this administration, thousands of children and families have lost coverage of basic health services.

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Oct 22, 2019

We know the Trump administration has taken numerous steps to sabotage the ACA.

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Sep 24, 2019

I have sponsored legislation to increase the age to 21 for all of these products.

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Sep 24, 2019

I am encouraged by this recent action, but FDA needs to provide additional details and a timeline for action.

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Sep 24, 2019

So is the flavor strategy the only thing the FDA intends to do?

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Sep 24, 2019

Seniors like Cynthia deserve better. They deserve affordable medication, and it underscores why we must get this right.

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Sep 24, 2019

This year, more than 27 percent of high schoolers report they are currently using e-cigarettes.

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Sep 24, 2019

A major factor contributing to the continued dramatic rise of e-cigarette use among teens is the inundation of flavored products.

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Sep 24, 2019

Both FDA and CDC says e-cigarettes are not safe.

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Sep 24, 2019

Youth, young adults, pregnant women, as well as adults who do not currently use tobacco products should not use e-cigarettes.

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Sep 24, 2019

I would advise the panel that there are some other members who would like to ask questions.

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Sep 24, 2019

The burden is on the cigarette companies to demonstrate that these products meet the FDA's health standards.

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Sep 24, 2019

How far is the FDA prepared to go to protect the health and well-being of young people if it determines that these are unsafe?

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Sep 24, 2019

We must act to protect the American people from the myths and the misunderstanding about these products.

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Sep 24, 2019

I just want to clarify how this compliance policy of the FDA on the flavors is going to work...

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Sep 24, 2019

But the reason why you are withdrawing it now is because there is substantial evidence that these flavors are appealing to teenagers and youths...

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Sep 24, 2019

I really encourage you and I encourage the committee to move aggressively on this, otherwise other people are going to die.

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Sep 24, 2019

It is my intention to move this critical legislation forward, and I hope that it will receive the strong, bipartisan support that it deserves.

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Sep 24, 2019

The wide availability of flavored e-cigarette products, clearly designed for kids' consumption, are putting the interest of industry above the health of our kids.

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Sep 24, 2019

This year alone, more than 27 percent of high schoolers report they are using e-cigarettes or vaping.

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Sep 24, 2019

I haven't heard anything today to show why these products should be marketed.

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Sep 24, 2019

Over the past several years, we have seen an acceptably high proportion of young people facing nicotine addiction.

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