Taking away vital health care for so many millions of Americans is wrong, and we must fight against taking that important benefit away.
Frank Pallone
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Frank Joseph Pallone is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 6th congressional district since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, Pallone has been a prominent advocate for health care reform, environmental protection, and consumer rights. He has played a key role in shaping legislation related to public health and climate change, often speaking out against policies he views as detrimental to these areas.
I think I'd be deceiving myself if I thought that today's hearing was intended to actually strengthen the Medicaid program.
My problem is that I just think there's no evidence that states are choosing to expand Medicaid or keep their expansions at the expense of vulnerable people waiting for HCBS.
Americans today have better health coverage and health care, thanks to the Affordable Care Act.
If my Republican colleagues finally took their ideological blinders off, they would realize that the Affordable Care Act should not be repealed.
The ACA's historic Medicaid expansion has let states build on this record of success and provide insurance to millions of Americans.
cutting or capping or block-granting Medicaid will only make the situation worse.
For 7 years now, Congressional Republicans have railed against the Affordable Care Act with a steady drumbeat of repeal and replace.
The truth is, after 7 years of claiming they could do better, they have no plan to replace the Affordable Care Act.
I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I would like to start today by congratulating him on taking the reins of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. That subcommittee is a critical part of the Energy and Commerce Committee…





