Annie Kuster

I am deeply concerned about the repeal of the Affordable Care Act and what it would mean for Americans struggling with debilitating diseases. Prior to the ACA, the struggle of a debilitating illness like Alzheimer's or cancer could be…

I thank the gentlewoman from Texas, and I thank the chair, Mr. Goodlatte. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 6431, the Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016. In my home State of New Hampshire…

Well, I think I can speak for my colleagues on both sides of the aisle that we will be anxiously awaiting the report on that being installed.

I'm interested to hear why you disagree with the recommendation...

Thank you very much, Chairman Coffman. And I agree with everything you've said.

Today I rise to recognize Chessy Prout, a courageous young woman who has shown tremendous bravery and resolve in the wake of a tragic and disturbing act that no one should ever have to face. Chessy was sexually assaulted by an…

I believe accountability of senior executives at the VA is of great importance. In recent years, administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs has come under intense public scrutiny. What Congress and the American people learned was…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New Hampshire will be postponed. Amendment No. 6 Offered by Mr. Takano The Acting CHAIR…

Today I rise to recognize and celebrate the New Hampshire College and University Council, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. I would also like to recognize Thomas Horgan, the president and CEO of the council, who announced…

the use of quality metrics with regard to bringing down the pain surveys, bringing down the numbers, inadvertently incentivized physicians to push opiate medication

I just welcome your thoughts on that approach where we can sort of grow our own and use the skill set of veterans coming out of our military.

Many times as I visit our veterans facilities it is the lower-income veterans who don't have access to private care, they don't have access to private insurance; this is their provider of choice.

I think certainly other alternatives are going to be part of it, also I think education and expectations of patients is going to be an important aspect of beginning to change that.

this is a critically important report and certainly at the heart of what our role is

the good news is we did change it, by the way

Today, I rise to stress the urgent need to pass legislation to keep our communities safe from those with evil intent and who wish to harm innocent Americans. I am a strong supporter of the Second Amendment, and I believe we must uphold the…

I want to commend Judge Poe for his eloquent words tonight. I appreciate the bipartisan sentiment. I rise tonight in solidarity with my courageous colleagues from across the country who spoke last week and, as Judge Poe joined us, we read…

I thank Representative Bustos and Representative Clark. There were others who planned to join us, but because of the weather, their flights were not able to land. With these stories, we hope to show that Emily Doe is not alone and, in…

I thank Representative Clark. I now yield to the gentlewoman from Illinois (Mrs. Bustos), my good friend and colleague.

``The Probation Officer has stated that this case, when compared to other crimes of similar nature, may be considered less serious due to the defendant's level of intoxication. It felt serious. That's all I'm going to say. ``What has he…

We simply must improve the contracting process between the VA and its affiliates for medical services.

So I want to get at: Knowing that the practices of the delivery of medicine is dramatically changing...

This is why Congress and the VA must work together to address areas that need improvement.

Chairman Coffman, Ranking Member Kuster, and Members of the Subcommittee, this concludes my prepared statement.

Thank you, Chairman Coffman.