Jared Golden

He is just a great guy and a real pleasure to work with.

It is an issue that Congressman Stauber and I think is critically important, and I know you do as well.

I am here to testify to testify about the FLAT Prices Act, H.R. 1188. It's a bill that I am proud to lead to address the issue of rapid increases in prescription drug prices.

These price increases have forced some families to make the excruciating decision between buying life saving medications and putting food on the table, or paying rent.

For too long, big pharma has spiked prices to make a quick buck on the backs of those who cannot survive without these treatments.

I am here to testify about the FLAT Prices Act, H.R. 1188. It's a bill that I am proud to lead to address the issue of rapid increases in prescription drug prices.

I introduced the FLAT Prices Act with this data--and these real-world impacts--in mind.

I think these are things that we should have conversations about fixing.

There was an effort put forward by Congresswoman Elaine Luria and the For Country Caucus.

I think it is important oversight work.

I said, well, sure, this is an easy one.

To achieve parity across the country Congress must work to coordinate Federal resources and make commonsense investments in targeted infrastructure projects.

We all realize it is more difficult and expensive to build out broadband networks in these areas, but that is no excuse to leave them behind.

Reliable and affordable high-speed broadband connections are a vital aspect of doing business in this day and age.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 395, line 11, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $5,000,000)''. Page 397, line 18, after…

As the designee of Mr. Kim, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 24, line 6, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000)''…

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 Maine will be postponed. Amendment No. 71 Offered by Ms. Kendra S. Horn of Oklahoma The…

I just want to point out that the person who runs this program for NOAA has actually recently said that they intend to move forward with regulations, then do a peer review, and then, perhaps, come back with a different conclusion. I think…

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 division A (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __ None of the funds made…

I thought I might give you an opportunity to kind of talk about how that may have negative impacts on small businesses only having one bank to go to.

Educate the doctors. You know, the situation I am talking about are those veterans in the VA system though who are choosing to use medical marijuana.

I have just heard repeatedly from veterans and mental health care experts with specialization in providing care to veterans that it can be life-changing in a positive way for a lot of veterans.

Some people probably do not know unless it was in the bio. Mr. Merritt actually helped work with the drafting of this original program back when Senator Olympia Snowe from Maine was chairing the Small Business Committee in the Senate.

I think a big part of the job is getting out into your communities and listening, bringing the feedback back home.

This lack of access is particularly damaging to small businesses attempting to enter the market and compete with businesses in more urban areas.