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John Dingell

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John David Dingell Jr. was a prominent American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 15th congressional district from 1955 until his retirement in 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, Dingell was known for his long tenure in Congress, making him the longest-serving member at the time of his retirement. Throughout his career, he played a significant role in shaping key legislation, including the Affordable Care Act and civil rights laws.

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Sep 18, 2013

Will nearly half of consumers likely be able to pay $100 or less per person for coverage in 2014? Yes or no?

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Sep 18, 2013

Does the Navigator training include information as to how to protect the privacy and security of consumers? Yes or no?

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Sep 18, 2013

Do you believe that the marketplaces are working as intended by making insurers compete over price on the business of consumers? Yes or no?

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Sep 18, 2013

The idea that we can fully defund ObamaCare through the continuing revelation is a Washington gimmick to advance political funding goals.

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Sep 18, 2013

I commend you for these hearings. It is important that we have proper, friendly, sympathetic, and intelligent oversight to get this program off its feet and going in the direction that we want it to go.

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Sep 18, 2013

I hope that we will work together to avoid it.

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Sep 18, 2013

Used properly, strong congressional oversight will lead to much good for the American people.

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Sep 18, 2013

I know that there may be some bumps in the road, but we are headed for the right direction.

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Sep 17, 2013

Madam Administrator, do you believe that the President's Climate Action Plan provides the direction for EPA to deal with the unique problems of the Great Lakes?

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Sep 17, 2013

Mr. Chairman, I thank you for your courtesy.

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Sep 17, 2013

And I believe you are finding, Madam Administrator, that the actions taken by the Congress to foreclose you and EPA from getting us additional work in terms of rules and regulations clarifying the Supreme Court decision are extremely…

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Sep 17, 2013

Industry is going to make a large number of retirements of plans because of----

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Sep 17, 2013

Now, the debate about climate change is not just about air but it is also about water.

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Sep 9, 2013

Now, Madam Chairman, I urge NRC to focus on the completion of the Safety Evaluation Reports.

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Sep 9, 2013

This is a critical time in our history. The American people are counting on us.

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Sep 9, 2013

This demonstrates what a magnificent mess we have here, and I don't blame you, Madam Chairman, but you sure have got to get busy to get it fixed.

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Sep 9, 2013

Would you submit us a statement of the status of those funds, please?

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Sep 9, 2013

We have a fine mess on our hands. The taxpayers are paying, ratepayers are paying, money is being dissipated, work that should be done is not being done.

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Sep 9, 2013

I commend you for the hearing. I thank you for the recognition. My questions will require mostly yes-or-no answers.

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Sep 9, 2013

Would you submit to us a statement of how much has been spent and how much remains in that fund?

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Jul 31, 2013

We are finally at the cusp of implementing reforms that are going to see to it that quality health care is a right and not a privilege.

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Jul 31, 2013

This would be a dreadful, shortsighted policy which would hurt the country very badly.

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Jul 31, 2013

How can anyone argue that lifetime limit caps were terrific? You are arguing to take that away from your constituents.

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Jul 31, 2013

Another provision in ACA that has helped lower rates is the rate review provision.

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Jul 31, 2013

Do you believe the trend will continue into the future?

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