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Mariannette Miller-Meeks is an American politician and physician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Iowa's 2nd congressional district, a position she has held since January 3, 2021. A member of the Republican Party, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, immigration, and government funding during her time in office. Miller-Meeks has a background in medicine, which informs her approach to health policy and related legislative efforts. She has been an advocate for using tariffs as a negotiating tool and has expressed strong views on immigration and Medicaid eligibility.
Today I rise to recognize Tory Taylor, the well-decorated punter for the University of Iowa's football team, for receiving the Ray Guy Award, an award that is given to the Nation's top collegiate punter. Tory Taylor is the first Hawkeye to…
As an ophthalmologist, I recognize National Glaucoma Awareness Month and highlight the need to prevent, treat, and preserve our vision. Glaucoma is a condition that impairs the optic nerve or the nerve that is responsible for transmitting…
Today I rise to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Iowa 80 Truckstop, which is also known as the world's largest truck stop. For six decades, this iconic rest stop has been more than just a pit stop for drivers. It is a testament to the…
On the morning of the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah on October 7, 2023, as Representative Wasserman Schultz said, we happened to be in the Middle East at that time, when Hamas terrorists launched unimaginable and barbaric attacks on…
Are you aware of this request on January 2 of this year, and do you know why this seemingly simple request has not been granted?
I find your response to be lacking, and I think it, in fact, creates impediments to us, going forward, to prepare for the next pandemic.
I believe that HHS has a responsibility to be responsive and communicative with grantees for all initiatives.
To reiterate, you and the Department are accountable to the Oversight Committee, period.
And you are aware that this Committee has been meeting now, this is the second term that this Committee has been meeting, and that we are researching origins of COVID-19 and trying to prepare for the next pandemic.
This committee will ensure that the VA does so with caution and an understanding of the risk.
It seems as we go through this information that we think of AI, but AI in and of itself is not necessarily a source of release of private healthcare information or PII, that simply having electronic or digitization of data can lead to…
As the utilization of AI in healthcare becomes more common it is important that we recognize the risks and challenges that come with it.
Well, certainly if an employee can be terminated in the healthcare system for talking about a patient in an elevator, I would think that sanctions, loss of contract and especially financial sanctions would be appropriate.
Today, I rise to recognize Madison Herring, a Girl Scout from Maquoketa, Iowa, who received the Girl Scouts' Silver Award. Madison collaborated with Vestas American Wind Technology on her sustainability project to construct a gaga ball…
It is very apparent to me when I talk to veterans in my community and as a physician providing care that the Mission Act is not being fully implemented by the VA.
I certainly think technology can truly help to get access, especially with cameras, our digital ability to do things that we have not had in medicine.
Today I rise for a cheers-worthy holiday shout-out. This month, Simpson Stormin' Red Ale has its official launch party at West Hill Brewing in Indianola, Iowa. The idea for this beer was brewed up between West Hill owners and Simpson…
Last month, the University of Iowa's Women's Soccer team earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament after securing a win in the Big Ten Championship. For the first time in Big Ten Championship history, an eight-seed team won it all. In…
Today I rise to recognize the career and retirement of a special member of the University of Iowa's Police Department. Jago, the university's longest serving canine, recently retired after 9 years of service. During his decade on the…
I do not think the VA is going to solve this problem by itself, that we need the help of experts across the country to help us in this endeavor to help to solve this problem.
I know that my colleagues, all of them here on the Health Subcommittee and on the Veterans Affairs Committee, are extraordinarily interested in this topic and want to see the number of veterans suicide and the brain health of veterans…
It is imperative that we continue to work on solutions, such as the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant program.
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