improved access to contraceptive services is supported by the majority of Americans

In fact, women will gain the most from healthcare reform.

There are compelling policy reasons why we should promote access to contraception and also limit cost-sharing associated with those services.

The ACA outlaws such a practice.

The Federal health reform law represents unprecedented efforts to improve women's health and women's access to comprehensive healthcare.

First of all, I would like to see whether or not we are even going to have a meeting.

Everyone acknowledges that. But regrettably, Republicans have called this hearing today to dwell on the problems.

Let's do the CLASS Act. I would ask the Department go back to the drawing board, be optimistic, and come up with a plan that implements the CLASS Act.

Now, instead of allowing this population an opportunity to remain self-sufficient, we are sentencing them to unnecessary poverty to receive the care that they need.

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 implementation of the CLASS Act, we will be turning our backs on the…

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.

Our goal really should be to work together to design better solutions, and not give up.