Unfortunately, Secretary Sebelius has announced that HHS will not move forward with implementing CLASS. But I am here to tell you that if we do not move forward with the implementa...
Now, instead of allowing this population an opportunity to remain self-sufficient, we are sentencing them to unnecessary poverty to receive ...
On March 23, 2010, our government made a promise to the American people to improve health care in this country by enacting the Affordable Ca...
I really would urge this administration to move forward with naming the members of this panel and using this panel as a way to move forward.
I think it is important that, you know, the standards that you recommend to Congress have to remain aimed at promoting healthy children, but...
Obesity is a problem that we can't ignore, and we need engagement from all sides.
According to data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, rates of obesity have doubled in children and tripled in teens.
We are talking about a report that helps us understand the problem and helps us to take steps as a country to ameliorate the problem.
As a result of this epidemic, health problems that were rarely seen in children 30 years ago are now quite common.
One out of every 3 children is affected by obesity, and over the last 3 decades rates have skyrocketed.
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