Frank Pallone

3D printers could help to easily reproduce new treatments and therapies at any hospital throughout the country and the world.

The work of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the DOE laboratories is critical to keeping this nation and our allies safe.

Right now, I was told 2 weeks ago that in 85 percent of the counties, rural counties, in this country that their ability to have behavioral health providers and access is quite limited.

This is part of what we know. Behavioral health is something that has been a local issue for so many years.

The President's 2017 budget requests a billion in new mandatory funding over two years to expand access to treatment for prescription drugs and heroin use.

I know that the gentlelady from Florida mentioned Medicaid expansion and the President has proposed these additional incentives for states to expand Medicaid.

To prevent them from dying, you apply Naloxone or Narcan.

I have introduced a comprehensive bill, H.R. 4396, The Heroin and Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention and Reduction Act, to address heroin and prescription drug abuse.

To put it simply, our nation's biomedical research budget is simply inadequate.

It is my belief, shared by Chairman Alexander, that the way for policy to be enacted is through the 21st Century Cures Act and the Senate's Innovation project.

I wanted to ask Secretary Burwell, in your testimony you noted that part of the goal of the budget is to build upon the successes of the Affordable Care Act.

As is often said, budgets are about priorities, and I am pleased to see that the President's proposed budget aligns quite well with what should be the top priority of this committee.

We can and must do better.

Expanding access to Medicaid is especially critical because the program's beneficiaries are twice as likely to face mental illness than the general population.

Medicaid expansion has been life-changing for the millions of Americans that have been able to access health coverage through Medicaid, many for the first time in their lives.

Combating biological threats is a critical issue that has not been given adequate attention, but I'm hopeful today's hearing can be another important step towards increasing our Nation's preparedness.

I know when my wife starting using these laundry pods, I was wondering what they were.

Should the CPSC also be investigating these other possible safety concerns, in your opinion?

No, I do not think the research is sufficient.

I am disappointed that still nothing has been done.

You know I think that the public thinks it is the opposite. They are shocked when you tell them well, the product goes on the market and then we see if it is safe.

I am disappointed that their request was denied by the Chairman and by the majority.

I am disappointed that the request was denied by the chairman and by the majority.

Every single state Medicaid program has undertaken projects testing new models of care delivery that promote quality and value in the Medicaid program.

The facts also show that Medicaid has a lower improper payment rate than many of our federal health programs, all of which cover less people.