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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.
But I had a pediatric pulmonologist in Denver tell me that what happens with this oil is it settles in kids' lungs and it impairs the development of their lungs and she has even seen kids whose lungs are like the lungs of 80-year-olds, and…
This year alone, more than 27 percent of high schoolers report they are using e-cigarettes or vaping.
I would advise the panel that there are some other members who would like to ask questions.
I just want to clarify how this compliance policy of the FDA on the flavors is going to work...
Youth, young adults, pregnant women, as well as adults who do not currently use tobacco products should not use e-cigarettes.
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?
Seniors like Cynthia deserve better. They deserve affordable medication, and it underscores why we must get this right.
What is the Trump administration doing to make sure these children are properly cared for?
I hope the administration and HHS in particular will show good faith cooperation with Congress, end the stonewalling and air all the facts to let the American people see for themselves.
the leaders of these departments have deliberately implemented policies that are not in the best interest of these vulnerable children, and that is not acceptable.
We feared about the long-term traumatic consequences these children would endure for the rest of their lives.
the fact that it was the result of intentional Government policy is outrageous.
I, myself, am not particularly interested in blaming, you know, one person or another for this influx of people, but today I am worried about the kids.
Last year, thousands of children were forcibly separated from their parents by the Trump administration.
I want to thank you for your service. And I also want you to communicate to your agents there at the border and your employees that we really appreciate their service too.
Commander Jonathan White--who is here again today--testified that he tried to raise the alarm within the administration about the damage that would be done by separations.
I really think that, as well as the safety issue, we are addressing an environmental justice issue here today.
That is great, but that still doesn't fill the vacancies throughout the Agency, not just at the headquarters level.
Extending Medicaid coverage for maternal health services across continuum of care is a critical next step.
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