I now yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Price).

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, this 15- minute vote on suspending the rules and passing H.R. 2019 will be followed by 5-minute votes on…

Today I am pleased we have the opportunity to talk about Medicare and the positive reforms introduced by the Affordable Care Act to Medicare Advantage.

The Republicans basically think the Affordable Care Act is the end of the world.

I want to reiterate that I think the original Medicare program or the traditional Medicare, which we have had since 1965, is the bedrock.

I just disagree. You know, with ACOs and traditional Medicare, seniors have the ultimate choice.

I wanted to mention that... the National Association of Medical Examiners... are, you know, enforcement.

we believe the health-based approach is the proper approach.

I just wanted to be sure to express my disappointment that the subcommittee didn't give the administration enough time to be here today to have input on these seven public health bills.

Mr. Pallone, I wanted to submit for the record endorsement letters from 24 organizations.

The Sudden Unexpected Death Data Enhancement Awareness Act that I sponsor contains provisions that will build upon the current CDC activities and ultimately help prevent these deaths from occurring.

I just wanted to thank--well, I should say a very special welcome to Laura Crandall from New Jersey. She and I have worked together for many years on the bill, my bill that is before the subcommittee today.