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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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Sep 4, 2018

Now, some have been found to violate Twitter's guidelines but others were not, and I think probably you and your staff agree that Twitter needs to do a better job of addressing instances where some of the users are using the platform to…

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Sep 4, 2018

According to their own secret cover-up list, Republicans don't want the public to see President Trump's tax returns.

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Sep 4, 2018

Bad actors have co-opted Twitter and other social media platforms to spread disinformation and sow divisions in our society.

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Sep 4, 2018

I fear the Republicans are using this hearing for those purposes instead of addressing the serious issues raised by social media platforms that affect Americans' everyday lives.

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Sep 4, 2018

It's a shame that this committee, frankly, has been drawn into such a charade.

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Sep 4, 2018

I am hoping, not just the PBMs, but the entire system of drug pricing is something we should be having hearings on.

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Sep 4, 2018

They're wilfully ignoring how taxpayer money has been wasted by corrupt cabinet secretaries for first class travel.

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Jul 24, 2018

I hope this committee acts swiftly and in a bipartisan way to make sure that the intended moneys that we authorized in this committee remain.

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Jul 24, 2018

We should be able to find the money to do that without taking money away from important biomedical research and drug and device approval at the FDA.

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Jul 23, 2018

But through this committee's investigation, we have seen another side of this crisis: some nefarious or unqualified actors are taking advantage of those who are suffering, out of the desire to capitalize on their condition.

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Jul 23, 2018

As the opioid epidemic continues to claim lives, it is vital that we ensure individuals seeking treatment...

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Jul 18, 2018

I have to make a comment about the mental health of thousands of children who have been separated their families due to President Trump's zero-tolerance policy.

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Jul 18, 2018

I am concerned that actions taken by the Trump Administration to make it more difficult to receive Medicaid...

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Jul 18, 2018

I think we are making progress reuniting them with their families, but we need to double our efforts down...

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Jul 18, 2018

I just want to thank you, Doctor, for coming today. And I really look forward to hearing what SAMHSA is doing...

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Jun 19, 2018

To that end, I look forward to examining these issues in more detail in executive session and to hearing what commitments these agencies can make to address the vulnerabilities.

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Jun 19, 2018

As I stated before, given the sensitive nature of this information, I support your motion.

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Jun 14, 2018

We have real concerns about what's happening to these children. And we have real concerns about their long-term prospects, being taken from their parents.

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Jun 14, 2018

The threat, as you said, is real and it's growing.

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Jun 14, 2018

I know we agree that preparing this country for a bioincident is of critical importance.

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Jun 5, 2018

I want to thank Representatives Eshoo and Brooks for their leadership on this important draft that we are discussing today.

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Jun 5, 2018

They included encouragement of complex, adaptive, and other novel trial and medical advice designs.

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May 22, 2018

I think that everybody in this room agrees this is a terrible tragedy that happened and we can't let it linger along.

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May 22, 2018

We are here today because there have been warning signs about sexual misconduct in sports for decades.

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May 22, 2018

It does no good for our athletes to stand on a podium if they've been harmed by the people and organizations that help get them there.

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