Fred Upton

We must safeguard every Medicare dollar to keep the promise of quality health care to our nation's seniors and future generations.

The financial sustainability of Medicare is under serious threat, putting the access to and quality of care for current and future seniors in jeopardy.

Americans deserve to have the peace of mind that the government, law enforcement officials, and private industry are doing everything necessary to protect the public from future breaches.

The recent data thefts of consumer information at well known companies are a reminder of the challenges that we certainly face today in a digital-connected economy.

The foundation of that confidence should be information.

We want to develop a system for chemical regulation that is the gold standard for the world.

I have every confidence in you, Mr. Shimkus, to chart a successful course to get this job done.

For sure we want to develop a system for chemical regulation that is the gold standard for the rest of the world.

Providing facts and specifics is an important first step toward restoring the credibility that we all want.

It is time to be candid and transparent with Congress and the American public.

Today we are going to continue our thoughtful oversight of the President's implementation of the health care law and its effects on Americans in Michigan as well as across the country.

The only way the public can trust the health care system and the Administration that is implementing this law is if Administration officials are open and transparent about the facts.

It's time to revamp these laws to reflect the new competitive landscape and changing consumer expectations.

Yesterday's net neutrality decision, while a victory for consumers in the economy, illustrates the uncertainty flowing from the current statutory scheme and the need for this action.

So the self-proclaimed, most-transparent administration in history has come out against transparency. I am sorry Republicans and Democrats may disagree on the merits of the President's health care law, and we do; but I think that we should…

Our Nation's poison centers exemplify successful public- private partnerships, with Federal funds providing only 18 percent of the poison center budget. That partnership saves the Federal Government a lot of money while also delivering…

In the gentleman's remaining time, I would just say congratulations to Florida State. We from Michigan would love to see a unanimous consent that perhaps the Seminoles could play the Spartans for a national championship, and see that occur…

At this point, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Cole), a member of the Appropriations Committee and a cosponsor of the bill.

At this point, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Lance), a cosponsor of the bill and a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee.

American energy holds tremendous potential--for millions of jobs and for affordable energy prices.

America's energy picture is rapidly changing, and America's energy regulators must keep pace.

Congress has been active to keep pace with the new energy landscape.

Nearly every new project is met with stiff resistance at every step of the process.

America's energy picture is rapidly changing and America's energy regulators have got to keep pace.

The President's healthcare law cut over $700 billion from the already struggling Medicare program to help fund the flawed new entitlement.