Jan 21, 2015
Mr. McKinley's bill in the last Congress went a long way toward solving the challenges with coal ash management.
Fred Upton
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Fred Upton is a former U.S. Representative from Michigan, serving in the House of Representatives from 1987 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Upton represented Michigan's 6th congressional district. During his tenure, he was known for his work on issues related to healthcare, energy, and technology. He played a significant role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act's repeal and was involved in various bipartisan efforts, particularly in the areas of public health and environmental policy.
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Jan 21, 2015
Today, our multiyear quest to solve the coal ash issue continues in this new Congress.
Jan 21, 2015
Our goal is to get the job done right, and we are willing to discuss further changes to the legislation to ensure that we have a workable solution in place.
Jan 21, 2015
The current regulatory path contains risks for all sides and could lead to even greater uncertainty and expense.
Jan 21, 2015
Most of us can agree that coal ash does not warrant regulation as a hazardous material, and I am glad that EPA agrees.
Jan 20, 2015
Only Congress can give the commission the tools it needs to protect consumers and innovation in the Internet era and beyond.
Jan 20, 2015
Only Congress can give the commission the tools that it needs to protect consumers and innovation in the Internet era and beyond.
Jan 20, 2015
You know, this committee is known for working together to tackle the tough issues; a tradition of getting the job done where each side gives a little bit in order to make things better for the American public.
Jan 20, 2015
Failure to pass a permanent SGR solution before March would not be due to a lack of policy options, but a failure of Congress to work together.
Jan 20, 2015
The truth is, Medicare's budget is out of control and the program is on the fast track to insolvency.
Jan 20, 2015
Seniors in my State and others and across the country deserve the peace of mind that their trusted doctor will be able to answer their calls for care.
Jan 20, 2015
Failure to pass a permanent SGR before March would not be due to a lack of policy options but a failure of Congress to work together on offsets.
Jan 20, 2015
This is an historic opportunity. Securing a permanent solution to the SGR is more than tinkering with how we pay doctors who treat Medicare patients.
Jan 20, 2015
This week's hearing is indeed an important opportunity to discuss bipartisan reforms to strengthen and improve the Medicare program while helping achieve the savings needed to pay for a permanent solution to the flawed SGR.
Dec 9, 2014
I would just say that Ralph Hall is an amazing man. I served with him on the Energy and Commerce Committee a lot of years. I had the luxury of sitting next to him. We have a lot of great stories, that is for sure. I can remember when he…
Dec 2, 2014
CHIP is an important program that provides health coverage to children who might otherwise go uninsured and it has historically enjoyed bipartisan support.
Dec 2, 2014
On November 18, NHTSA announced its intention to expand the regional recall of driver-side airbags to a nationwide recall.
Dec 2, 2014
And what that TREAD Act did was really forcing the manufacturers to share details with the regulator to make sure that consumers, us, got the information and felt safe behind the wheel.
Dec 2, 2014
I'd like to see that same level of urgency, that same admission of mistakes, and that same commitment to do better today.
Dec 2, 2014
The American people deserve to have confidence that the cars they drive are safe.
Dec 2, 2014
I'm from the auto state and, I'm sorry to say it's been a bad year for auto safety.
Dec 2, 2014
American people deserve to have confidence that the cars that they drive are safe and that the industry and the government are doing everything that they can do to improve safety.
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