Expansion makes good economic sense, and good moral sense.

Given that Medicaid is a joint state/Federal program, states have a very important role to play in preventing improper payments.

Smart, effective regulation reinforces both goals simultaneously.

For decades Medicaid has been a lifeline for tens of millions of hard working Americans across the country.

climate change, as you know, is real and we are already feeling its effects across the country.

Let me add one more thing. You know, SAMHSA, we understand that the SAMHSA Block Grant, or the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant, you know, has actually been cut by 25 percent in the last 10 years.

Absolutely, sequestration has had an impact. We cannot keep up with the demand, number one, so any additional resources that we can get through block grant money or however else we can do this would really be appreciated.

I want to make sure we are supporting the States in their efforts to address the epidemic.

we can further address the needs of those with substance use disorder, including healthcare coverage and access, the two are not equal, and job training via our Healthy Indiana Plan.

I am glad the subcommittee is devoting significant attention to this issue because like all of the members here today, I am concerned about what is happening in my State.

I'm glad this subcommittee is devoting significant attention to this issue because like all of the Members here today, I am concerned about what is happening in my State.

Passage of CPSIA was a tremendous victory for consumers and improved the safety of products sold in the United States.