Sep 13, 2016
And the reason that they have not proposed a viable alternative to the ACA other than going back to the pre-ACA situation, I am convinced, is because the only other alternative is single payer.
John Yarmuth
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John Yarmuth is a former U.S. Representative from Kentucky, serving in the House from January 4, 2007, to January 3, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Yarmuth represented Kentucky's 3rd congressional district. During his time in office, he was known for his work on issues such as healthcare, education, and fiscal responsibility. He served on several committees, including the House Budget Committee, where he played a significant role in shaping budgetary policies.
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Sep 13, 2016
the Republicans in Congress again hold hearings like this, vote time and time again, more than 60 times to repeal the ACA, and have never proposed an alternative that is anything but going back to where we were before the ACA when…
Sep 13, 2016
the reason he did that was not because of any reason that made sense either economically or in terms of providing service for our citizens, but because he has an ideological opposition to Kynect and promised to do it during the campaign.
Jul 13, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague for yielding. I am beginning to feel a little bit like ``Groundhog Day.'' Unfortunately, no matter what Bill Murray does, the result seems to be the same. We keep changing team members, strategies…
Jul 7, 2016
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the…
Jul 7, 2016
Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Kentucky will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair understands that…
Jul 7, 2016
Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the comments of my good friend from Florida. I understand that this amendment has no legal impact in terms of forcing the FCC to do what it is statutorily required to do. It is just a prod. It is a way to say to…
Jul 7, 2016
Mr. Chairman, I rise to offer an amendment with Ms. Eshoo, Mr. Lujan, and Mr. Welch that will make it easier for the American people to figure out who is trying to influence their votes through campaign ads. In today's political reality of…
Jul 5, 2016
Mr. Speaker, we have heard Speaker Ryan say it. We have heard Majority Leader McCarthy say it. We have heard Leader Pelosi say it. We have heard Whip Hoyer say it. We have all said it. We proudly refer to this body as the people's House…
Jun 13, 2016
I am one who is willing to sign on right now to Mr. Shimkus' idea of rewriting the Telecommunications Act.
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