"there is no reason that those who are negotiating the settlements cannot adopt that level of transparency on their own..."
"I introduced Truth in Settlements with Senator Coburn to require agencies to publicly disclose the details of settlements, like how they are calculated and whether they are tax deductible."
"Yes, but it is a corporation we are talking about here and the corporation that should be held responsible."
"Again, the question, Dr. Agrawal, is not whether or not you have ever taken anyone forward. The question is whether there is a policy in place that distinguishes why sometimes these things settle out ..."
"I am just very concerned, Mr. Chairman, that Medicare fraud has become a game of catch-me-if-you-can."
"I have introduced with Senator Coburn, a truth in settlements bill that would require that whenever settlements are done..."
"There are 34 million families in the U.S. that are unbanked or underbanked, meaning they rely on check cashing, on payday lending or other financial services outside the traditional banking system."
"Part of preventing fraud is deterrence. The government can invest billions of dollars in identifying fraud, but if major wrongdoers only get a slap on the wrist, then it does not mean much in terms of..."
"I think this is a very viable alternative that should definitely be pursued."
"I think this gives us an opportunity to expand access, an opportunity to create some real competition here, and an opportunity to think more creatively about how it is that people of moderate income, ..."
"A report from the Inspector General of the U.S. Postal Service recommended that the Post Office partner with banks and credit unions to provide basic financial services."